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Distance from Beijing to Bamako

Straight line

11,846 km
7,361 mi · 6,397 NM

By road

11,944 km
7,422 mi

Travel time

139 h 44 min
flight ≈ 15 h 18 min

Direction

WNW 303°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Bamako?

Beijing (China) and Bamako (Mali) are very far apart: 11,846 km in a straight line, that is 7,361 miles or 6,397 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beijing to Bamako is 11,944 km (7,422 miles), about 139 h 44 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Beijing, Bamako lies to the north-west (initial bearing 303°). The route crosses from China into Mali. The halfway point is at 45.9130°, 41.4064°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 18 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 Beijing from Bamako?

By road it is 11,944 km (7,422 miles) from Beijing to Bamako; in a straight line it is 11,846 km (7,361 miles).

How long is the drive from Beijing to Bamako?

About 139 h 44 min on the fastest route (11,944 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bamako from Beijing?

Bamako is to the north-west of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 303°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Bamako?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 18 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.