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How far is Bulawayo from Bamako?

The distance between Bamako (Bamako–Sénou International Airport) and Bulawayo (Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport) is 3347 miles / 5386 kilometers / 2908 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bamako (BKO) to Bulawayo (BUQ) is 5136 miles / 8266 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 113 hours 54 minutes.

Bamako–Sénou International Airport – Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport

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Distance from Bamako to Bulawayo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3346.678 miles
  • 5385.957 kilometers
  • 2908.184 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
  • 3352.377 miles
  • 5395.128 kilometers
  • 2913.136 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 Bulawayo?

The estimated flight time from Bamako–Sénou International Airport to Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport is 6 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) and Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ)

On average, flying from Bamako to Bulawayo generates about 376 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 376 kilograms equals 829 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 Bulawayo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) and Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ).

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 Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport
City: Bulawayo
Country: Zimbabwe Flag of Zimbabwe
IATA Code: BUQ
ICAO Code: FVBU
Coordinates: 20°1′2″S, 28°37′4″E