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How far is Timbuktu from Douala?

The distance between Douala (Douala International Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 1229 miles / 1979 kilometers / 1068 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Douala (DLA) to Timbuktu (TOM) is 2133 miles / 3433 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 54 minutes.

Douala International Airport – Timbuktu Airport

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Distance from Douala to Timbuktu

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Douala to Timbuktu. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1229.419 miles
  • 1978.559 kilometers
  • 1068.336 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1231.940 miles
  • 1982.615 kilometers
  • 1070.526 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Douala to Timbuktu?

The estimated flight time from Douala International Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 2 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Douala International Airport (DLA) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)

On average, flying from Douala to Timbuktu generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 358 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Douala to Timbuktu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Douala International Airport (DLA) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM).

Airport information

Origin Douala International Airport
City: Douala
Country: Cameroon Flag of Cameroon
IATA Code: DLA
ICAO Code: FKKD
Coordinates: 4°0′21″N, 9°43′10″E
Destination Timbuktu Airport
City: Timbuktu
Country: Mali Flag of Mali
IATA Code: TOM
ICAO Code: GATB
Coordinates: 16°43′49″N, 3°0′27″W