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Distance from Bamako to Karachi

Straight line

7,935 km
4,931 mi · 4,285 NM

By road

8,953 km
5,563 mi

Travel time

101 h 15 min
flight ≈ 10 h 25 min

Direction

ENE 68°
initial bearing

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How far is Bamako from Karachi?

Bamako (Mali) and Karachi (Pakistan) are very far apart: 7,935 km in a straight line, that is 4,931 miles or 4,285 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bamako to Karachi is 8,953 km (5,563 miles), about 101 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 13% longer than the straight line.

From Bamako, Karachi lies to the east (initial bearing 68°). The route crosses from Mali into Pakistan. The halfway point is at 23.1646°, 27.9085°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 25 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 Karachi?

By road it is 8,953 km (5,563 miles) from Bamako to Karachi; in a straight line it is 7,935 km (4,931 miles).

How long is the drive from Bamako to Karachi?

About 101 h 15 min on the fastest route (8,953 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Karachi from Bamako?

Karachi is to the east of Bamako, at an initial bearing of 68°.

How long is the flight from Bamako to Karachi?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 25 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.