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How far is Yaoundé from Bamako?

The distance between Bamako (Bamako–Sénou International Airport) and Yaoundé (Yaoundé Airport) is 1460 miles / 2349 kilometers / 1269 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bamako (BKO) to Yaoundé (YAO) is 1988 miles / 3199 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 20 minutes.

Bamako–Sénou International Airport – Yaoundé Airport

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Distance from Bamako to Yaoundé

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1459.847 miles
  • 2349.396 kilometers
  • 1268.572 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
  • 1459.723 miles
  • 2349.196 kilometers
  • 1268.465 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 Yaoundé?

The estimated flight time from Bamako–Sénou International Airport to Yaoundé Airport is 3 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) and Yaoundé Airport (YAO)

On average, flying from Bamako to Yaoundé generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 390 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 Yaoundé

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

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 Yaoundé Airport
City: Yaoundé
Country: Cameroon Flag of Cameroon
IATA Code: YAO
ICAO Code: FKKY
Coordinates: 3°50′9″N, 11°31′24″E