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Bamako, Mali → Sydney, Australia
Distance Result
10,470 miles
16,849 km | 9,098 nautical miles
Straight-line (great circle) distance
The distance from Bamako to Sydney is about 16,849 km (10,470 miles) as the crow flies, or 9,098 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 21.1 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
≈ 7d 19h
Estimated at 90 km/h average. Actual road distance is typically 15-30% longer than the straight line.
Flying
≈ 20h 34min
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 Sydney is 10,470 miles (16,849 kilometers).
A direct flight from Bamako to Sydney takes approximately 20h 34min, based on an average cruising speed of 850 km/h plus takeoff and landing time.
Driving from Bamako to Sydney takes approximately 7d 19h, assuming an average speed of 90 km/h. Actual time depends on the route and traffic.