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How far is Smara from Bamako?

The distance between Bamako (Bamako–Sénou International Airport) and Smara (Smara Airport) is 1006 miles / 1620 kilometers / 874 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bamako (BKO) to Smara (SMW) is 1830 miles / 2945 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 1 minutes.

Bamako–Sénou International Airport – Smara Airport

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874
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Distance from Bamako to Smara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1006.343 miles
  • 1619.553 kilometers
  • 874.489 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
  • 1010.460 miles
  • 1626.178 kilometers
  • 878.066 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 Smara?

The estimated flight time from Bamako–Sénou International Airport to Smara Airport is 2 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) and Smara Airport (SMW)

On average, flying from Bamako to Smara generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 333 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 Smara

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

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 Smara Airport
City: Smara
Country: Western Sahara Flag of Western Sahara
IATA Code: SMW
ICAO Code: GMMA
Coordinates: 26°43′54″N, 11°41′4″W