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Distance from Nanjing to Bamako

Straight line

12,499 km
7,767 mi · 6,749 NM

By road

12,763 km
7,930 mi

Travel time

148 h 35 min
flight ≈ 16 h 7 min

Direction

WNW 302°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanjing from Bamako?

Nanjing (China) and Bamako (Mali) are very far apart: 12,499 km in a straight line, that is 7,767 miles or 6,749 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nanjing to Bamako is 12,763 km (7,930 miles), about 148 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Nanjing, Bamako lies to the north-west (initial bearing 302°). The route crosses from China into Mali. The halfway point is at 42.2781°, 47.3966°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 7 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 Nanjing from Bamako?

By road it is 12,763 km (7,930 miles) from Nanjing to Bamako; in a straight line it is 12,499 km (7,767 miles).

How long is the drive from Nanjing to Bamako?

About 148 h 35 min on the fastest route (12,763 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bamako from Nanjing?

Bamako is to the north-west of Nanjing, at an initial bearing of 302°.

How long is the flight from Nanjing to Bamako?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 7 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.