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Distance from Xi’an to Bamako

Straight line

11,580 km
7,195 mi · 6,253 NM

By road

11,690 km
7,264 mi

Travel time

136 h 38 min
flight ≈ 14 h 58 min

Direction

WNW 296°
initial bearing

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How far is Xi’an from Bamako?

Xi’an (China) and Bamako (Mali) are very far apart: 11,580 km in a straight line, that is 7,195 miles or 6,253 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Xi’an to Bamako is 11,690 km (7,264 miles), about 136 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Xi’an, Bamako lies to the north-west (initial bearing 296°). The route crosses from China into Mali. The halfway point is at 39.4225°, 42.7802°.

A direct flight would take about 14 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 Xi’an from Bamako?

By road it is 11,690 km (7,264 miles) from Xi’an to Bamako; in a straight line it is 11,580 km (7,195 miles).

How long is the drive from Xi’an to Bamako?

About 136 h 38 min on the fastest route (11,690 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bamako from Xi’an?

Bamako is to the north-west of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 296°.

How long is the flight from Xi’an to Bamako?

A direct flight would take about 14 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.