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Distance from Kano to Bamako

Straight line

1,798 km
1,117 mi · 971 NM

By road

2,334 km
1,450 mi

Travel time

32 h 58 min
flight ≈ 2 h 45 min

Direction

W 274°
initial bearing

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How far is Kano from Bamako?

Kano (Nigeria) and Bamako (Mali) are quite far apart: 1,798 km in a straight line, that is 1,117 miles or 971 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kano to Bamako is 2,334 km (1,450 miles), about 32 h 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Kano, Bamako lies to the west (initial bearing 274°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Mali. The halfway point is at 12.4502°, 0.2687°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 45 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 Kano from Bamako?

By road it is 2,334 km (1,450 miles) from Kano to Bamako; in a straight line it is 1,798 km (1,117 miles).

How long is the drive from Kano to Bamako?

About 32 h 58 min on the fastest route (2,334 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bamako from Kano?

Bamako is to the west of Kano, at an initial bearing of 274°.

How long is the flight from Kano to Bamako?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 45 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.