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Distance from Bamako to Seoul

Straight line

12,737 km
7,915 mi · 6,878 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 16 h 25 min

Direction

NE 38°
initial bearing

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How far is Bamako from Seoul?

Bamako (Mali) and Seoul (South Korea) are very far apart: 12,737 km in a straight line, that is 7,915 miles or 6,878 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Bamako and Seoul, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Bamako, Seoul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 38°). The route crosses from Mali into South Korea. The halfway point is at 49.8985°, 45.4636°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 25 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Bamako from Seoul?

The straight-line distance between Bamako and Seoul is 12,737 km (7,915 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Seoul from Bamako?

Seoul is to the north-east of Bamako, at an initial bearing of 38°.

How long is the flight from Bamako to Seoul?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 25 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.