Distance from Bamako to Kenema
How far is it from Bamako to Kenema? About 395 mi in a straight line and 482 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Bamako and Kenema are about 395 mi (635 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 482 mi (775 km), a drive of about 8 hr 9 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 14 min.
| Straight-line distance | 395 mi / 635 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 482 mi / 775 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 8 hr 9 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 14 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $60 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 10.267, -9.607 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Bamako to Kenema is about 395 mi (635 km) in a straight line, and roughly 482 mi (775 km) by road.