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Distance from Bamako to Baghdad

Straight line

5,770 km
3,585 mi · 3,116 NM

By road

7,808 km
4,852 mi

Travel time

112 h 35 min
flight ≈ 7 h 43 min

Direction

ENE 57°
initial bearing

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How far is Bamako from Baghdad?

Bamako (Mali) and Baghdad (Iraq) are very far apart: 5,770 km in a straight line, that is 3,585 miles or 3,116 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bamako to Baghdad is 7,808 km (4,852 miles), about 112 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.

From Bamako, Baghdad lies to the north-east (initial bearing 57°). The route crosses from Mali into Iraq. The halfway point is at 25.2968°, 16.0174°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 43 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Bamako from Baghdad?

By road it is 7,808 km (4,852 miles) from Bamako to Baghdad; in a straight line it is 5,770 km (3,585 miles).

How long is the drive from Bamako to Baghdad?

About 112 h 35 min on the fastest route (7,808 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baghdad from Bamako?

Baghdad is to the north-east of Bamako, at an initial bearing of 57°.

How long is the flight from Bamako to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 43 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.