How far is it from Bako to Shambu?

The distance between Bako and Shambu is 402 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Bako to Shambu?

The drive from Bako to Shambu takes approximately 12 h 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Bako to Shambu?

The fastest route from Bako to Shambu covers 402 mi with a driving time of approximately 12 h 25 min.

Which direction is Shambu from Bako?

Shambu lies roughly to the north of Bako.

Which roads does the route from Bako to Shambu follow?

The drive from Bako to Shambu mainly follows A4, B32. The longest single stretch is 40 mi on B32.

Which towns do you pass between Bako and Shambu?

Towns on the route from Bako to Shambu include Sodo, Bodītī.

Bako Shambu

Distance: 402 miDuration: 12 h 25 min

Driving from Bako to Shambu takes about 12 h 25 min via Jinka - Sawla - Wolayta Sodo. The distance is 402 mi. The straight-line distance is 264 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions65 · 402 mi

1 Depart right 1 mi
2 Turn left 175 yd
3 Enter roundabout right 35 yd
4 Exit roundabout right 1 mi
5 Turn left 34 yd
6 Keep slightly right 1 mi
7 Turn right onto Jinka - Sawla - Wolayta Sodo 16 mi
8 Turn right 1 mi
9 Turn left 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Jinka - Sawla - Wolayta Sodo 18 mi
11 At end of road, turn left onto Jinka - Sawla - Wolayta Sodo 1 mi
12 Turn straight onto Jinka - Sawla - Wolayta Sodo 15 mi
13 Continue straight onto 9 - Mele - Garasse - Sawla Road 2 mi

14 Keep slightly left onto 9 - Mele - Garasse - Sawla Road 2 mi
15 Turn left 12 mi
16 At end of road, turn right onto Jinka - Sawla - Wolayta Sodo 37 mi
17 Turn straight onto Sawla - Selam Ber - Soddo Road 6 mi
18 Continue straight onto Jinka - Sawla - Wolayta Sodo 23 mi
19 Turn left 1 mi
20 Turn slightly left 140 yd
21 Enter rotary right onto Firew Altaye Avenue 85 yd
22 Exit rotary straight onto Firew Altaye Avenue 1 mi
23 Enter rotary slightly right 84 yd
24 Exit rotary slightly right 41 yd
25 Turn straight onto Arada Lideta Avenue 1 mi
26 Continue right onto Arada Lideta Avenue 1 mi
27 Continue slightly right onto Arada Lideta Avenue 1 mi
28 At roundabout, take exit right onto Arada Lideta Avenue 2 mi
29 Continue straight onto Hossana - Wolayta Sodo 56 mi
30 Continue straight 2 mi
31 Enter rotary slightly right 43 yd
32 Exit rotary straight 105 yd
33 Continue straight onto Welkite Gurage 1 mi
34 Keep slightly right onto Welkite Gurage 15 mi
35 Turn left 1 mi
36 Keep slightly right 21 mi
37 Turn slightly right 22 mi
38 Continue straight 1 mi
39 Turn left onto Welkite Gurage 3 mi
40 Enter roundabout straight 42 yd
41 Exit roundabout slightly right 22 yd
42 Turn slightly right onto Welkite Gurage 3 mi
43 Continue straight onto Welkite Gurage 5 mi
44 At end of road, turn right onto Jimma Road 4 yd
45 Continue left onto Jimma Road 8 mi
46 Turn right 25 mi
47 Turn right 19 mi
48 Keep slightly left 4 mi
49 Turn right 1 mi
50 Turn left 12 mi
51 Turn straight 149 yd
52 Turn right 4 mi
53 Turn right 5 mi
54 Turn sharp right 8 mi
55 Turn slightly left 1 mi
56 Turn right 93 yd
57 Turn left onto Nekemte - Ambo Road 23 mi
58 Turn straight 66 yd
59 Turn slightly right 1 mi
60 At end of road, turn right 24 mi
61 Turn left 7 yd
62 Turn slightly right 16 mi
63 Keep slightly left 1 mi
64 Turn right 83 yd
65 Arrive left

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The return trip from Shambu to Bako covers roughly the same distance, 402 mi.

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How far is it from Bako to Shambu?: The distance between Bako and Shambu is 402 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bako to Shambu?: The drive from Bako to Shambu takes approximately 12 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Bako to Shambu?: The fastest route from Bako to Shambu covers 402 mi with a driving time of approximately 12 h 25 min.
Which direction is Shambu from Bako?: Shambu lies roughly to the north of Bako.
Which roads does the route from Bako to Shambu follow?: The drive from Bako to Shambu mainly follows A4, B32. The longest single stretch is 40 mi on B32.
Which towns do you pass between Bako and Shambu?: Towns on the route from Bako to Shambu include Sodo, Bodītī.

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