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Distance from Rabat to Bamako

Straight line

2,369 km
1,472 mi · 1,279 NM

By road

3,837 km
2,384 mi

Travel time

49 h 11 min
flight ≈ 3 h 28 min

Direction

S 183°
initial bearing

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How far is Rabat from Bamako?

Rabat (Morocco) and Bamako (Mali) are quite far apart: 2,369 km in a straight line, that is 1,472 miles or 1,279 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Rabat to Bamako is 3,837 km (2,384 miles), about 49 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 62% longer than the straight line.

From Rabat, Bamako lies to the south (initial bearing 183°). The route crosses from Morocco into Mali. The halfway point is at 23.3327°, -7.4638°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 28 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 Rabat from Bamako?

By road it is 3,837 km (2,384 miles) from Rabat to Bamako; in a straight line it is 2,369 km (1,472 miles).

How long is the drive from Rabat to Bamako?

About 49 h 11 min on the fastest route (3,837 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bamako from Rabat?

Bamako is to the south of Rabat, at an initial bearing of 183°.

How long is the flight from Rabat to Bamako?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 28 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.