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How far is Niamey from Bamako?

The distance between Bamako (Bamako–Sénou International Airport) and Niamey (Diori Hamani International Airport) is 686 miles / 1104 kilometers / 596 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bamako (BKO) to Niamey (NIM) is 879 miles / 1414 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 13 minutes.

Bamako–Sénou International Airport – Diori Hamani International Airport

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Distance from Bamako to Niamey

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 686.123 miles
  • 1104.207 kilometers
  • 596.224 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
  • 685.279 miles
  • 1102.850 kilometers
  • 595.491 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 Niamey?

The estimated flight time from Bamako–Sénou International Airport to Diori Hamani International Airport is 1 hour and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) and Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM)

On average, flying from Bamako to Niamey generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 271 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 Niamey

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) and Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM).

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 Diori Hamani International Airport
City: Niamey
Country: Niger Flag of Niger
IATA Code: NIM
ICAO Code: DRRN
Coordinates: 13°28′53″N, 2°11′0″E