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How far is Bamako from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Bamako (Bamako–Sénou International Airport) is 4584 miles / 7377 kilometers / 3983 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Bamako–Sénou International Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Bamako

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4583.877 miles
  • 7377.035 kilometers
  • 3983.280 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
  • 4579.727 miles
  • 7370.356 kilometers
  • 3979.674 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 Washington D.C. to Bamako?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Bamako–Sénou International Airport is 9 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Bamako generates about 530 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 530 kilograms equals 1 169 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Bamako

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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