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Distance from Guangzhou to Bamako

Straight line

12,504 km
7,770 mi · 6,752 NM

By road

13,276 km
8,249 mi

Travel time

154 h 28 min
flight ≈ 16 h 8 min

Direction

WNW 296°
initial bearing

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How far is Guangzhou from Bamako?

Guangzhou (China) and Bamako (Mali) are very far apart: 12,504 km in a straight line, that is 7,770 miles or 6,752 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Guangzhou to Bamako is 13,276 km (8,249 miles), about 154 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 6% longer than the straight line.

From Guangzhou, Bamako lies to the north-west (initial bearing 296°). The route crosses from China into Mali. The halfway point is at 33.3010°, 49.6195°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 8 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 Guangzhou from Bamako?

By road it is 13,276 km (8,249 miles) from Guangzhou to Bamako; in a straight line it is 12,504 km (7,770 miles).

How long is the drive from Guangzhou to Bamako?

About 154 h 28 min on the fastest route (13,276 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bamako from Guangzhou?

Bamako is to the north-west of Guangzhou, at an initial bearing of 296°.

How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Bamako?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 8 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.