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Distance from Bamako to Kaduna

Straight line

1,700 km
1,056 mi · 918 NM

By road

2,387 km
1,483 mi

Travel time

33 h 55 min
flight ≈ 2 h 37 min

Direction

E 96°
initial bearing

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How far is Bamako from Kaduna?

Bamako (Mali) and Kaduna (Nigeria) are quite far apart: 1,700 km in a straight line, that is 1,056 miles or 918 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bamako to Kaduna is 2,387 km (1,483 miles), about 33 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 40% longer than the straight line.

From Bamako, Kaduna lies to the east (initial bearing 96°). The route crosses from Mali into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 11.6913°, -0.2511°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 37 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 Kaduna?

By road it is 2,387 km (1,483 miles) from Bamako to Kaduna; in a straight line it is 1,700 km (1,056 miles).

How long is the drive from Bamako to Kaduna?

About 33 h 55 min on the fastest route (2,387 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kaduna from Bamako?

Kaduna is to the east of Bamako, at an initial bearing of 96°.

How long is the flight from Bamako to Kaduna?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 37 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.