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How far is Nairobi from Bamako?

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

The driving distance from Bamako (BKO) to Nairobi (NBO) is 4427 miles / 7125 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 109 hours 44 minutes.

Bamako–Sénou International Airport – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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Distance from Bamako to Nairobi

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bamako to Nairobi. 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 Bamako to Nairobi?

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

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

On average, flying from Bamako to Nairobi 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 Bamako to Nairobi

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

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 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

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

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