Distance Calculator
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil → Bamako, Mali
Distance Result
3,420 miles
5,504 km | 2,972 nautical miles
Straight-line (great circle) distance
The distance from Rio de Janeiro to Bamako is about 5,504 km (3,420 miles) as the crow flies, or 2,972 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 6.9 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
≈ 2d 13h
Estimated at 90 km/h average. Actual road distance is typically 15-30% longer than the straight line.
Flying
≈ 7h 13min
Estimated at 850 km/h cruising speed plus takeoff and landing time.
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Distances from Rio de Janeiro to Nearby Cities
Frequently Asked Questions
The straight-line (great circle) distance between Rio de Janeiro and Bamako is 3,420 miles (5,504 kilometers).
A direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to Bamako takes approximately 7h 13min, based on an average cruising speed of 850 km/h plus takeoff and landing time.
Driving from Rio de Janeiro to Bamako takes approximately 2d 13h, assuming an average speed of 90 km/h. Actual time depends on the route and traffic.