Distance from Bawku to Tamale
How far is it from Bawku to Tamale? About 122 mi in a straight line and 158 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Bawku and Tamale are about 122 mi (196 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 158 mi (255 km), a drive of about 2 hr 50 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 43 min.
| Straight-line distance | 122 mi / 196 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 158 mi / 255 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 2 hr 50 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 43 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $20 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 10.231, -0.541 |
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
Bawku to Tamale is about 122 mi (196 km) in a straight line, and roughly 158 mi (255 km) by road.