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Distance from London to Bamako

Straight line

4,368 km
2,714 mi · 2,358 NM

By road

2,312 km
1,437 mi

Travel time

29 h 55 min
flight ≈ 5 h 58 min

Direction

SSW 192°
initial bearing

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How far is London from Bamako?

London (United Kingdom) and Bamako (Mali) are very far apart: 4,368 km in a straight line, that is 2,714 miles or 2,358 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, London to Bamako is 2,312 km (1,437 miles), about 29 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From London, Bamako lies to the south (initial bearing 192°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Mali. The halfway point is at 32.1372°, -4.9346°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 58 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 London from Bamako?

By road it is 2,312 km (1,437 miles) from London to Bamako; in a straight line it is 4,368 km (2,714 miles).

How long is the drive from London to Bamako?

About 29 h 55 min on the fastest route (2,312 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bamako from London?

Bamako is to the south of London, at an initial bearing of 192°.

How long is the flight from London to Bamako?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 58 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.