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How far is Massawa from Bamako?

The distance between Bamako (Bamako–Sénou International Airport) and Massawa (Massawa International Airport) is 3176 miles / 5112 kilometers / 2760 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bamako (BKO) to Massawa (MSW) is 4189 miles / 6742 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 91 hours 35 minutes.

Bamako–Sénou International Airport – Massawa International Airport

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3176
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2760
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Distance from Bamako to Massawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3176.282 miles
  • 5111.730 kilometers
  • 2760.113 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
  • 3172.195 miles
  • 5105.152 kilometers
  • 2756.562 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 Bamako to Massawa?

The estimated flight time from Bamako–Sénou International Airport to Massawa International Airport is 6 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) and Massawa International Airport (MSW)

On average, flying from Bamako to Massawa generates about 355 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 355 kilograms equals 783 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bamako to Massawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) and Massawa International Airport (MSW).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Massawa International Airport
City: Massawa
Country: Eritrea Flag of Eritrea
IATA Code: MSW
ICAO Code: HHMS
Coordinates: 15°40′12″N, 39°22′12″E