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Wuxi, China → Bamako, Mali
Distance Result
7,850 miles
12,634 km | 6,822 nautical miles
Straight-line (great circle) distance
The distance from Wuxi to Bamako is about 12,634 km (7,850 miles) as the crow flies, or 6,822 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 15.8 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 20h
Estimated at 90 km/h average. Actual road distance is typically 15-30% longer than the straight line.
Flying
≈ 15h 37min
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 Wuxi and Bamako is 7,850 miles (12,634 kilometers).
A direct flight from Wuxi to Bamako takes approximately 15h 37min, based on an average cruising speed of 850 km/h plus takeoff and landing time.
Driving from Wuxi to Bamako takes approximately 5d 20h, assuming an average speed of 90 km/h. Actual time depends on the route and traffic.