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How far is Freetown from Bamako?

The distance between Bamako (Bamako–Sénou International Airport) and Freetown (Lungi International Airport) is 447 miles / 719 kilometers / 388 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bamako (BKO) to Freetown (FNA) is 729 miles / 1173 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 35 minutes.

Bamako–Sénou International Airport – Lungi International Airport

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Distance from Bamako to Freetown

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 446.846 miles
  • 719.128 kilometers
  • 388.298 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
  • 447.352 miles
  • 719.944 kilometers
  • 388.738 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 Freetown?

The estimated flight time from Bamako–Sénou International Airport to Lungi International Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.

What is the time difference between Bamako and Freetown?

There is no time difference between Bamako and Freetown.

Flight carbon footprint between Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) and Lungi International Airport (FNA)

On average, flying from Bamako to Freetown generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 200 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 Freetown

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

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 Lungi International Airport
City: Freetown
Country: Sierra Leone Flag of Sierra Leone
IATA Code: FNA
ICAO Code: GFLL
Coordinates: 8°36′59″N, 13°11′43″W