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Distance from Kaduna to Bamako

Straight line

1,700 km
1,056 mi · 918 NM

By road

2,391 km
1,486 mi

Travel time

33 h 38 min
flight ≈ 2 h 37 min

Direction

W 280°
initial bearing

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How far is Kaduna from Bamako?

Kaduna (Nigeria) and Bamako (Mali) are quite far apart: 1,700 km in a straight line, that is 1,056 miles or 918 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kaduna to Bamako is 2,391 km (1,486 miles), about 33 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 41% longer than the straight line.

From Kaduna, Bamako lies to the west (initial bearing 280°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Mali. The halfway point is at 11.6913°, -0.2511°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 37 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 Kaduna from Bamako?

By road it is 2,391 km (1,486 miles) from Kaduna to Bamako; in a straight line it is 1,700 km (1,056 miles).

How long is the drive from Kaduna to Bamako?

About 33 h 38 min on the fastest route (2,391 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bamako from Kaduna?

Bamako is to the west of Kaduna, at an initial bearing of 280°.

How long is the flight from Kaduna to Bamako?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 37 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.