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How far is Lyon from Bamako?

The distance between Bamako (Bamako–Sénou International Airport) and Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) is 2411 miles / 3881 kilometers / 2095 nautical miles.

Bamako–Sénou International Airport – Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport

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Distance from Bamako to Lyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2411.339 miles
  • 3880.675 kilometers
  • 2095.397 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
  • 2417.542 miles
  • 3890.657 kilometers
  • 2100.787 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 Lyon?

The estimated flight time from Bamako–Sénou International Airport to Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport is 5 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS)

On average, flying from Bamako to Lyon generates about 265 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 265 kilograms equals 584 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bamako to Lyon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS).

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 Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport
City: Lyon
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: LYS
ICAO Code: LFLL
Coordinates: 45°43′35″N, 5°5′26″E