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How far is Sokoto from Bamako?

The distance between Bamako (Bamako–Sénou International Airport) and Sokoto (Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport) is 888 miles / 1429 kilometers / 772 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bamako (BKO) to Sokoto (SKO) is 1136 miles / 1828 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 16 minutes.

Bamako–Sénou International Airport – Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport

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Distance from Bamako to Sokoto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 888.173 miles
  • 1429.375 kilometers
  • 771.801 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
  • 887.041 miles
  • 1427.554 kilometers
  • 770.817 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 Sokoto?

The estimated flight time from Bamako–Sénou International Airport to Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) and Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO)

On average, flying from Bamako to Sokoto generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 314 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 Sokoto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) and Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO).

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 Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport
City: Sokoto
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: SKO
ICAO Code: DNSO
Coordinates: 12°54′58″N, 5°12′25″E