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Distance from Bamako to Tokyo

Straight line

13,673 km
8,496 mi · 7,383 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 17 h 35 min

Direction

NNE 31°
initial bearing

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How far is Bamako from Tokyo?

Bamako (Mali) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 13,673 km in a straight line, that is 8,496 miles or 7,383 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 Tokyo, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Bamako, Tokyo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 31°). The route crosses from Mali into Japan. The halfway point is at 56.9712°, 48.3210°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 35 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Bamako from Tokyo?

The straight-line distance between Bamako and Tokyo is 13,673 km (8,496 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Tokyo from Bamako?

Tokyo is to the north-east of Bamako, at an initial bearing of 31°.

How long is the flight from Bamako to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 35 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.