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Distance from Bamako to Kolkata

Straight line

10,122 km
6,289 mi · 5,465 NM

By road

11,277 km
7,007 mi

Travel time

129 h 42 min
flight ≈ 13 h 9 min

Direction

ENE 67°
initial bearing

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How far is Bamako from Kolkata?

Bamako (Mali) and Kolkata (India) are very far apart: 10,122 km in a straight line, that is 6,289 miles or 5,465 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bamako to Kolkata is 11,277 km (7,007 miles), about 129 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 11% longer than the straight line.

From Bamako, Kolkata lies to the north-east (initial bearing 67°). The route crosses from Mali into India. The halfway point is at 25.4409°, 38.4197°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 9 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 Kolkata?

By road it is 11,277 km (7,007 miles) from Bamako to Kolkata; in a straight line it is 10,122 km (6,289 miles).

How long is the drive from Bamako to Kolkata?

About 129 h 42 min on the fastest route (11,277 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kolkata from Bamako?

Kolkata is to the north-east of Bamako, at an initial bearing of 67°.

How long is the flight from Bamako to Kolkata?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 9 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.