EN RO

Distance from Bamako to Lima

Straight line

8,097 km
5,032 mi · 4,372 NM

By road

…
calculating

Travel time

…
flight ≈ 10 h 37 min

Direction

WSW 253°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Lima → Bamako

How far is Bamako from Lima?

Bamako (Mali) and Lima (Peru) are very far apart: 8,097 km in a straight line, that is 5,032 miles or 4,372 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Bamako, Lima lies to the west (initial bearing 253°). The route crosses from Mali into Peru. The halfway point is at 0.3682°, -42.5598°.

A direct flight would take about 10 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 Lima?

The straight-line distance between Bamako and Lima is 8,097 km (5,032 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Lima from Bamako?

Lima is to the west of Bamako, at an initial bearing of 253°.

How long is the flight from Bamako to Lima?

A direct flight would take about 10 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.