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Distance from Bamako to Kunming

Straight line

11,436 km
7,106 mi · 6,175 NM

By road

12,943 km
8,042 mi

Travel time

148 h 19 min
flight ≈ 14 h 48 min

Direction

ENE 60°
initial bearing

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How far is Bamako from Kunming?

Bamako (Mali) and Kunming (China) are very far apart: 11,436 km in a straight line, that is 7,106 miles or 6,175 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bamako to Kunming is 12,943 km (8,042 miles), about 148 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 13% longer than the straight line.

From Bamako, Kunming lies to the north-east (initial bearing 60°). The route crosses from Mali into China. The halfway point is at 30.9449°, 44.2902°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 48 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 Kunming?

By road it is 12,943 km (8,042 miles) from Bamako to Kunming; in a straight line it is 11,436 km (7,106 miles).

How long is the drive from Bamako to Kunming?

About 148 h 19 min on the fastest route (12,943 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kunming from Bamako?

Kunming is to the north-east of Bamako, at an initial bearing of 60°.

How long is the flight from Bamako to Kunming?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 48 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.