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Kabul, Afghanistan → Bamako, Mali
Distance Result
5,002 miles
8,049 km | 4,346 nautical miles
Straight-line (great circle) distance
The distance from Kabul to Bamako is about 8,049 km (5,002 miles) as the crow flies, or 4,346 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 10.1 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
≈ 3d 17h
Estimated at 90 km/h average. Actual road distance is typically 15-30% longer than the straight line.
Flying
≈ 10h 13min
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 Kabul and Bamako is 5,002 miles (8,049 kilometers).
A direct flight from Kabul to Bamako takes approximately 10h 13min, based on an average cruising speed of 850 km/h plus takeoff and landing time.
Driving from Kabul to Bamako takes approximately 3d 17h, assuming an average speed of 90 km/h. Actual time depends on the route and traffic.