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How far is Basankusu from Bamako?

The distance between Bamako (Bamako–Sénou International Airport) and Basankusu (Basankusu Airport) is 2054 miles / 3306 kilometers / 1785 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bamako (BKO) to Basankusu (BSU) is 3375 miles / 5432 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 83 hours 58 minutes.

Bamako–Sénou International Airport – Basankusu Airport

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Distance from Bamako to Basankusu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2054.172 miles
  • 3305.869 kilometers
  • 1785.026 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
  • 2053.706 miles
  • 3305.120 kilometers
  • 1784.622 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 Basankusu?

The estimated flight time from Bamako–Sénou International Airport to Basankusu Airport is 4 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) and Basankusu Airport (BSU)

On average, flying from Bamako to Basankusu generates about 224 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 224 kilograms equals 493 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 Basankusu

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

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 Basankusu Airport
City: Basankusu
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: BSU
ICAO Code: FZEN
Coordinates: 1°13′28″N, 19°47′20″E