Distance from Ouagadougou to Bamako
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How far is Ouagadougou from Bamako?
Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) and Bamako (Mali) are quite far apart: 704 km in a straight line, that is 437 miles or 380 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Ouagadougou, Bamako lies to the west (initial bearing 273°). The route crosses from Burkina Faso into Mali. The halfway point is at 12.5271°, -4.7652°.
A direct flight would take about 1 h 23 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Ouagadougou
- Ouagadougou – Kumasi 631 km
- Ouagadougou – Accra 771 km
- Ouagadougou – Ibadan 814 km
- Ouagadougou – Abidjan 825 km
- Ouagadougou – Lagos 851 km
- Ouagadougou – Kaduna 999 km
- Ouagadougou – Benin City 1,032 km
- Ouagadougou – Kano 1,093 km
Other distances from Bamako
- Bamako – Conakry 710 km
- Bamako – Camayenne 711 km
- Bamako – Abidjan 922 km
- Bamako – Kumasi 963 km
- Bamako – Dakar 1,045 km
- Bamako – Accra 1,164 km
- Bamako – Lagos 1,426 km
- Bamako – Ibadan 1,429 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Ouagadougou from Bamako?
The straight-line distance between Ouagadougou and Bamako is 704 km (437 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Bamako from Ouagadougou?
Bamako is to the west of Ouagadougou, at an initial bearing of 273°.
How long is the flight from Ouagadougou to Bamako?
A direct flight would take about 1 h 23 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.