How far is Timbuktu from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 5790 miles / 9319 kilometers / 5032 nautical miles.

Distance from Houston to Timbuktu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5790.254 miles
• 9318.511 kilometers
• 5031.594 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

• 5781.707 miles
• 9304.755 kilometers
• 5024.166 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 Houston to Timbuktu?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 11 hours and 27 minutes.

What is the time difference between Houston and Timbuktu?

The time difference between Houston and Timbuktu is 5 hours. Timbuktu is 5 hours ahead of Houston.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)

On average, flying from Houston to Timbuktu generates about 688 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 688 kilograms equals 1 518 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Houston to Timbuktu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM).

Airport information

Origin	Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City:	Houston, TX
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	IAH
ICAO Code:	KIAH
Coordinates:	29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W

Destination	Timbuktu Airport
City:	Timbuktu
Country:	Mali
IATA Code:	TOM
ICAO Code:	GATB
Coordinates:	16°43′49″N, 3°0′27″W