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How far is Kigali from Bamako?

The distance between Bamako (Bamako–Sénou International Airport) and Kigali (Kigali International Airport) is 2799 miles / 4505 kilometers / 2433 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bamako (BKO) to Kigali (KGL) is 3841 miles / 6182 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 94 hours 53 minutes.

Bamako–Sénou International Airport – Kigali International Airport

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2799
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Distance from Bamako to Kigali

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2799.308 miles
  • 4505.049 kilometers
  • 2432.532 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
  • 2798.414 miles
  • 4503.611 kilometers
  • 2431.755 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 Kigali?

The estimated flight time from Bamako–Sénou International Airport to Kigali International Airport is 5 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) and Kigali International Airport (KGL)

On average, flying from Bamako to Kigali generates about 310 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 310 kilograms equals 684 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 Kigali

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

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 Kigali International Airport
City: Kigali
Country: Rwanda Flag of Rwanda
IATA Code: KGL
ICAO Code: HRYR
Coordinates: 1°58′7″S, 30°8′22″E