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Distance from Kumasi to Bamako

Straight line

961 km
597 mi · 519 NM

By road

1,319 km
820 mi

Travel time

21 h 16 min
flight ≈ 1 h 42 min

Direction

NW 314°
initial bearing

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How far is Kumasi from Bamako?

Kumasi (Ghana) and Bamako (Mali) are quite far apart: 961 km in a straight line, that is 597 miles or 519 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kumasi to Bamako is 1,319 km (820 miles), about 21 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 37% longer than the straight line.

From Kumasi, Bamako lies to the north-west (initial bearing 314°). The route crosses from Ghana into Mali. The halfway point is at 9.6839°, -4.7839°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 42 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 Kumasi from Bamako?

By road it is 1,319 km (820 miles) from Kumasi to Bamako; in a straight line it is 961 km (597 miles).

How long is the drive from Kumasi to Bamako?

About 21 h 16 min on the fastest route (1,319 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bamako from Kumasi?

Bamako is to the north-west of Kumasi, at an initial bearing of 314°.

How long is the flight from Kumasi to Bamako?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 42 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.