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Distance from Chengdu to Bamako

Straight line

11,329 km
7,039 mi · 6,117 NM

By road

12,147 km
7,548 mi

Travel time

139 h 27 min
flight ≈ 14 h 40 min

Direction

WNW 293°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Bamako?

Chengdu (China) and Bamako (Mali) are very far apart: 11,329 km in a straight line, that is 7,039 miles or 6,117 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chengdu to Bamako is 12,147 km (7,548 miles), about 139 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 7% longer than the straight line.

From Chengdu, Bamako lies to the north-west (initial bearing 293°). The route crosses from China into Mali. The halfway point is at 35.2860°, 42.6945°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 40 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 Chengdu from Bamako?

By road it is 12,147 km (7,548 miles) from Chengdu to Bamako; in a straight line it is 11,329 km (7,039 miles).

How long is the drive from Chengdu to Bamako?

About 139 h 27 min on the fastest route (12,147 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bamako from Chengdu?

Bamako is to the north-west of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 293°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Bamako?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 40 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.