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How far is Benin from Bamako?

The distance between Bamako (Bamako–Sénou International Airport) and Benin (Benin Airport) is 1018 miles / 1638 kilometers / 885 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bamako (BKO) to Benin (BNI) is 1365 miles / 2196 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 30 minutes.

Bamako–Sénou International Airport – Benin Airport

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1018
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1638
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885
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Distance from Bamako to Benin

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1018.092 miles
  • 1638.460 kilometers
  • 884.698 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
  • 1018.036 miles
  • 1638.371 kilometers
  • 884.649 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 Benin?

The estimated flight time from Bamako–Sénou International Airport to Benin Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) and Benin Airport (BNI)

On average, flying from Bamako to Benin generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 335 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 Benin

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

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 Benin Airport
City: Benin
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: BNI
ICAO Code: DNBE
Coordinates: 6°19′1″N, 5°35′58″E