How far is Timbuktu from Kano?
The distance between Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 837 miles / 1347 kilometers / 727 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kano (KAN) to Timbuktu (TOM) is 1732 miles / 2787 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 25 minutes.
Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport – Timbuktu Airport
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Distance from Kano to Timbuktu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kano to Timbuktu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 836.895 miles
- 1346.852 kilometers
- 727.242 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- 836.570 miles
- 1346.328 kilometers
- 726.959 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 Kano to Timbuktu?
The estimated flight time from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 2 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kano and Timbuktu?
The time difference between Kano and Timbuktu is 1 hour. Timbuktu is 1 hour behind Kano.
Flight carbon footprint between Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)
On average, flying from Kano to Timbuktu generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 305 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kano to Timbuktu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM).
Airport information
| Origin | Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kano |
| Country: | Nigeria  |
| IATA Code: | KAN |
| ICAO Code: | DNKN |
| Coordinates: | 12°2′51″N, 8°31′28″E |
| Destination | Timbuktu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Timbuktu |
| Country: | Mali  |
| IATA Code: | TOM |
| ICAO Code: | GATB |
| Coordinates: | 16°43′49″N, 3°0′27″W |