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How far is Bamako from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Bamako (Bamako–Sénou International Airport) is 3225 miles / 5189 kilometers / 2802 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Bamako (BKO) is 4429 miles / 7127 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 109 hours 47 minutes.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Bamako–Sénou International Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Bamako

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Bamako. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3224.580 miles
  • 5189.459 kilometers
  • 2802.083 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 3222.694 miles
  • 5186.423 kilometers
  • 2800.444 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Nairobi to Bamako?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Bamako–Sénou International Airport is 6 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Bamako generates about 361 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 361 kilograms equals 796 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nairobi to Bamako

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO).

Airport information

Origin Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
City: Nairobi
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: NBO
ICAO Code: HKJK
Coordinates: 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E
Destination Bamako–Sénou International Airport
City: Bamako
Country: Mali Flag of Mali
IATA Code: BKO
ICAO Code: GABS
Coordinates: 12°32′0″N, 7°56′59″W

Airlines flying from Nairobi (NBO) to Bamako (BKO)

Kenya Airways