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Distance from Kolkata to Bamako

Straight line

10,122 km
6,289 mi · 5,465 NM

By road

11,306 km
7,025 mi

Travel time

130 h 21 min
flight ≈ 13 h 9 min

Direction

WNW 284°
initial bearing

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How far is Kolkata from Bamako?

Kolkata (India) and Bamako (Mali) are very far apart: 10,122 km in a straight line, that is 6,289 miles or 5,465 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kolkata to Bamako is 11,306 km (7,025 miles), about 130 h 21 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 12% longer than the straight line.

From Kolkata, Bamako lies to the west (initial bearing 284°). The route crosses from India into Mali. The halfway point is at 25.4409°, 38.4197°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 9 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 Kolkata from Bamako?

By road it is 11,306 km (7,025 miles) from Kolkata to Bamako; in a straight line it is 10,122 km (6,289 miles).

How long is the drive from Kolkata to Bamako?

About 130 h 21 min on the fastest route (11,306 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bamako from Kolkata?

Bamako is to the west of Kolkata, at an initial bearing of 284°.

How long is the flight from Kolkata to Bamako?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 9 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.