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How far is Bamako from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Bamako (Bamako–Sénou International Airport) is 3409 miles / 5486 kilometers / 2962 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Bamako–Sénou International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Bamako

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3408.980 miles
  • 5486.222 kilometers
  • 2962.323 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
  • 3415.956 miles
  • 5497.448 kilometers
  • 2968.384 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 Rio De Janeiro to Bamako?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Bamako–Sénou International Airport is 6 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Bamako generates about 384 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 384 kilograms equals 846 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rio De Janeiro to Bamako

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO).

Airport information

Origin Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
City: Rio De Janeiro
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: GIG
ICAO Code: SBGL
Coordinates: 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″W
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