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Distance from Bamako to Nanjing

Straight line

12,499 km
7,767 mi · 6,749 NM

By road

12,765 km
7,932 mi

Travel time

148 h 29 min
flight ≈ 16 h 7 min

Direction

NE 47°
initial bearing

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How far is Bamako from Nanjing?

Bamako (Mali) and Nanjing (China) are very far apart: 12,499 km in a straight line, that is 7,767 miles or 6,749 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bamako to Nanjing is 12,765 km (7,932 miles), about 148 h 29 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Bamako, Nanjing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 47°). The route crosses from Mali into China. The halfway point is at 42.2781°, 47.3966°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 7 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 Nanjing?

By road it is 12,765 km (7,932 miles) from Bamako to Nanjing; in a straight line it is 12,499 km (7,767 miles).

How long is the drive from Bamako to Nanjing?

About 148 h 29 min on the fastest route (12,765 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nanjing from Bamako?

Nanjing is to the north-east of Bamako, at an initial bearing of 47°.

How long is the flight from Bamako to Nanjing?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 7 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.