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Distance from Bamako to Rabat

Straight line

2,369 km
1,472 mi · 1,279 NM

By road

3,841 km
2,387 mi

Travel time

48 h 54 min
flight ≈ 3 h 28 min

Direction

N 3°
initial bearing

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How far is Bamako from Rabat?

Bamako (Mali) and Rabat (Morocco) are quite far apart: 2,369 km in a straight line, that is 1,472 miles or 1,279 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bamako to Rabat is 3,841 km (2,387 miles), about 48 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 62% longer than the straight line.

From Bamako, Rabat lies to the north (initial bearing 3°). The route crosses from Mali into Morocco. The halfway point is at 23.3327°, -7.4638°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 28 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 Rabat?

By road it is 3,841 km (2,387 miles) from Bamako to Rabat; in a straight line it is 2,369 km (1,472 miles).

How long is the drive from Bamako to Rabat?

About 48 h 54 min on the fastest route (3,841 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Rabat from Bamako?

Rabat is to the north of Bamako, at an initial bearing of 3°.

How long is the flight from Bamako to Rabat?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 28 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.