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How far is Bamako from Niamey?

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

The driving distance from Niamey (NIM) to Bamako (BKO) is 878 miles / 1413 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 13 minutes.

Diori Hamani International Airport – Bamako–Sénou International Airport

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Distance from Niamey to Bamako

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

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

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

On average, flying from Niamey to Bamako 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 Niamey to Bamako

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

Airport information

Origin 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
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