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How far is Kinshasa from Bamako?

The distance between Bamako (Bamako–Sénou International Airport) and Kinshasa (Kinshasa N'djili Airport) is 1984 miles / 3194 kilometers / 1724 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bamako (BKO) to Kinshasa (FIH) is 3206 miles / 5159 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 52 minutes.

Bamako–Sénou International Airport – Kinshasa N'djili Airport

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1984
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3194
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1724
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Distance from Bamako to Kinshasa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1984.396 miles
  • 3193.575 kilometers
  • 1724.393 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
  • 1986.636 miles
  • 3197.181 kilometers
  • 1726.340 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 Kinshasa?

The estimated flight time from Bamako–Sénou International Airport to Kinshasa N'djili Airport is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) and Kinshasa N'djili Airport (FIH)

On average, flying from Bamako to Kinshasa generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 477 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 Kinshasa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) and Kinshasa N'djili Airport (FIH).

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 Kinshasa N'djili Airport
City: Kinshasa
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: FIH
ICAO Code: FZAA
Coordinates: 4°23′8″S, 15°26′40″E