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Wuhan, China → Bamako, Mali
Distance Result
7,580 miles
12,198 km | 6,587 nautical miles
Straight-line (great circle) distance
The distance from Wuhan to Bamako is about 12,198 km (7,580 miles) as the crow flies, or 6,587 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 15.2 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 15h
Estimated at 90 km/h average. Actual road distance is typically 15-30% longer than the straight line.
Flying
≈ 15h 6min
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 Wuhan and Bamako is 7,580 miles (12,198 kilometers).
A direct flight from Wuhan to Bamako takes approximately 15h 6min, based on an average cruising speed of 850 km/h plus takeoff and landing time.
Driving from Wuhan to Bamako takes approximately 5d 15h, assuming an average speed of 90 km/h. Actual time depends on the route and traffic.