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How far is Timbuktu from Salt Lake City, UT?

The distance between Salt Lake City (Salt Lake City International Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 6417 miles / 10327 kilometers / 5576 nautical miles.

Salt Lake City International Airport – Timbuktu Airport

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Distance from Salt Lake City to Timbuktu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6416.595 miles
  • 10326.509 kilometers
  • 5575.869 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
  • 6407.122 miles
  • 10311.263 kilometers
  • 5567.637 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 Salt Lake City to Timbuktu?

The estimated flight time from Salt Lake City International Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 12 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)

On average, flying from Salt Lake City to Timbuktu generates about 774 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 774 kilograms equals 1 705 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Salt Lake City to Timbuktu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM).

Airport information

Origin Salt Lake City International Airport
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SLC
ICAO Code: KSLC
Coordinates: 40°47′18″N, 111°58′40″W
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