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How far is Douala from Bamako?

The distance between Bamako (Bamako–Sénou International Airport) and Douala (Douala International Airport) is 1343 miles / 2161 kilometers / 1167 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bamako (BKO) to Douala (DLA) is 1847 miles / 2972 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 36 minutes.

Bamako–Sénou International Airport – Douala International Airport

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1343
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2161
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1167
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Distance from Bamako to Douala

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1342.913 miles
  • 2161.210 kilometers
  • 1166.960 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
  • 1342.999 miles
  • 2161.348 kilometers
  • 1167.034 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 Douala?

The estimated flight time from Bamako–Sénou International Airport to Douala International Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) and Douala International Airport (DLA)

On average, flying from Bamako to Douala generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 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 Douala

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

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 Douala International Airport
City: Douala
Country: Cameroon Flag of Cameroon
IATA Code: DLA
ICAO Code: FKKD
Coordinates: 4°0′21″N, 9°43′10″E