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How far is Bamako from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Bamako (Bamako–Sénou International Airport) is 3605 miles / 5802 kilometers / 3133 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Johannesburg (JNB) to Bamako (BKO) is 5345 miles / 8602 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 117 hours 42 minutes.

OR Tambo International Airport – Bamako–Sénou International Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Bamako

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3605.304 miles
  • 5802.175 kilometers
  • 3132.924 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
  • 3613.231 miles
  • 5814.932 kilometers
  • 3139.812 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 Johannesburg to Bamako?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Bamako–Sénou International Airport is 7 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Bamako generates about 408 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 408 kilograms equals 898 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Johannesburg to Bamako

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO).

Airport information

Origin OR Tambo International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: JNB
ICAO Code: FAOR
Coordinates: 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″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