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Bamako, Mali → Guangzhou, China
Distance Result
7,760 miles
12,488 km | 6,743 nautical miles
Straight-line (great circle) distance
The distance from Bamako to Guangzhou is about 12,488 km (7,760 miles) as the crow flies, or 6,743 nautical miles.
This is the great-circle distance — the shortest path over the surface of the Earth, computed with the haversine formula from the coordinates of both cities. Road or rail distance is always longer, and the gap widens with every mountain range or coastline in between.
Putting the number to use
- At a cruising speed near 800 km/h the airborne time is about 15.6 hours; add 30-45 minutes for taxi, climb and descent.
- Time zone difference changes the arrival time on your ticket far more than the flying time does.
- For shipping, use road or sea distance instead — great-circle figures understate real routes.
Driving
≈ 5d 18h
Estimated at 90 km/h average. Actual road distance is typically 15-30% longer than the straight line.
Flying
≈ 15h 27min
Estimated at 850 km/h cruising speed plus takeoff and landing time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The straight-line (great circle) distance between Bamako and Guangzhou is 7,760 miles (12,488 kilometers).
A direct flight from Bamako to Guangzhou takes approximately 15h 27min, based on an average cruising speed of 850 km/h plus takeoff and landing time.
Driving from Bamako to Guangzhou takes approximately 5d 18h, assuming an average speed of 90 km/h. Actual time depends on the route and traffic.