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How far is Timbuktu from N'Djamena?

The distance between N'Djamena (N'Djamena International Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 1249 miles / 2010 kilometers / 1085 nautical miles.

The driving distance from N'Djamena (NDJ) to Timbuktu (TOM) is 2264 miles / 3643 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 11 minutes.

N'Djamena International Airport – Timbuktu Airport

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Distance from N'Djamena to Timbuktu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1248.771 miles
  • 2009.702 kilometers
  • 1085.152 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
  • 1247.620 miles
  • 2007.850 kilometers
  • 1084.152 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 N'Djamena to Timbuktu?

The estimated flight time from N'Djamena International Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 2 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between N'Djamena International Airport (NDJ) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)

On average, flying from N'Djamena to Timbuktu generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 360 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from N'Djamena to Timbuktu

See the map of the shortest flight path between N'Djamena International Airport (NDJ) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM).

Airport information

Origin N'Djamena International Airport
City: N'Djamena
Country: Chad Flag of Chad
IATA Code: NDJ
ICAO Code: FTTJ
Coordinates: 12°8′1″N, 15°2′2″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