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Distance from Chongqing to Bamako

Straight line

11,597 km
7,206 mi · 6,262 NM

By road

12,030 km
7,475 mi

Travel time

140 h 31 min
flight ≈ 15 h

Direction

WNW 294°
initial bearing

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How far is Chongqing from Bamako?

Chongqing (China) and Bamako (Mali) are very far apart: 11,597 km in a straight line, that is 7,206 miles or 6,262 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chongqing to Bamako is 12,030 km (7,475 miles), about 140 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 4% longer than the straight line.

From Chongqing, Bamako lies to the north-west (initial bearing 294°). The route crosses from China into Mali. The halfway point is at 35.4205°, 44.1729°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h (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 Chongqing from Bamako?

By road it is 12,030 km (7,475 miles) from Chongqing to Bamako; in a straight line it is 11,597 km (7,206 miles).

How long is the drive from Chongqing to Bamako?

About 140 h 31 min on the fastest route (12,030 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bamako from Chongqing?

Bamako is to the north-west of Chongqing, at an initial bearing of 294°.

How long is the flight from Chongqing to Bamako?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 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.