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Distance from Bamako to Guangzhou

Straight line

12,504 km
7,770 mi · 6,752 NM

By road

13,310 km
8,270 mi

Travel time

154 h 28 min
flight ≈ 16 h 8 min

Direction

ENE 58°
initial bearing

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How far is Bamako from Guangzhou?

Bamako (Mali) and Guangzhou (China) are very far apart: 12,504 km in a straight line, that is 7,770 miles or 6,752 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bamako to Guangzhou is 13,310 km (8,270 miles), about 154 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 6% longer than the straight line.

From Bamako, Guangzhou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 58°). The route crosses from Mali into China. The halfway point is at 33.3010°, 49.6195°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 8 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 Guangzhou?

By road it is 13,310 km (8,270 miles) from Bamako to Guangzhou; in a straight line it is 12,504 km (7,770 miles).

How long is the drive from Bamako to Guangzhou?

About 154 h 28 min on the fastest route (13,310 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Guangzhou from Bamako?

Guangzhou is to the north-east of Bamako, at an initial bearing of 58°.

How long is the flight from Bamako to Guangzhou?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 8 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.