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Distance from Shantou to Bamako

Straight line

12,808 km
7,958 mi · 6,916 NM

By road

13,468 km
8,369 mi

Travel time

156 h 43 min
flight ≈ 16 h 31 min

Direction

WNW 298°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Bamako?

Shantou (China) and Bamako (Mali) are very far apart: 12,808 km in a straight line, that is 7,958 miles or 6,916 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Bamako is 13,468 km (8,369 miles), about 156 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 5% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Bamako lies to the north-west (initial bearing 298°). The route crosses from China into Mali. The halfway point is at 34.9735°, 51.0249°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 31 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 Shantou from Bamako?

By road it is 13,468 km (8,369 miles) from Shantou to Bamako; in a straight line it is 12,808 km (7,958 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Bamako?

About 156 h 43 min on the fastest route (13,468 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bamako from Shantou?

Bamako is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 298°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Bamako?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 31 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.