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Distance from Bamako to Chongqing

Straight line

11,597 km
7,206 mi · 6,262 NM

By road

12,039 km
7,480 mi

Travel time

140 h 33 min
flight ≈ 15 h

Direction

NE 55°
initial bearing

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How far is Bamako from Chongqing?

Bamako (Mali) and Chongqing (China) are very far apart: 11,597 km in a straight line, that is 7,206 miles or 6,262 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bamako to Chongqing is 12,039 km (7,480 miles), about 140 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 4% longer than the straight line.

From Bamako, Chongqing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 55°). The route crosses from Mali into China. The halfway point is at 35.4205°, 44.1729°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h (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 Chongqing?

By road it is 12,039 km (7,480 miles) from Bamako to Chongqing; in a straight line it is 11,597 km (7,206 miles).

How long is the drive from Bamako to Chongqing?

About 140 h 33 min on the fastest route (12,039 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chongqing from Bamako?

Chongqing is to the north-east of Bamako, at an initial bearing of 55°.

How long is the flight from Bamako to Chongqing?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 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.