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How far is Bamako from Douala?

The distance between Douala (Douala International Airport) and Bamako (Bamako–Sénou International Airport) is 1343 miles / 2161 kilometers / 1167 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Douala (DLA) to Bamako (BKO) is 1845 miles / 2970 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 33 minutes.

Douala International Airport – Bamako–Sénou International Airport

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1343
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2161
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1167
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Distance from Douala to Bamako

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1342.913 miles
  • 2161.210 kilometers
  • 1166.960 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
  • 1342.999 miles
  • 2161.348 kilometers
  • 1167.034 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 Douala to Bamako?

The estimated flight time from Douala International Airport to Bamako–Sénou International Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Douala International Airport (DLA) and Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO)

On average, flying from Douala to Bamako generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Douala to Bamako

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

Airport information

Origin Douala International Airport
City: Douala
Country: Cameroon Flag of Cameroon
IATA Code: DLA
ICAO Code: FKKD
Coordinates: 4°0′21″N, 9°43′10″E
Destination 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