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How far is Algiers from Timbuktu?

The distance between Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) and Algiers (Houari Boumediene Airport) is 1426 miles / 2295 kilometers / 1239 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Timbuktu (TOM) to Algiers (ALG) is 3356 miles / 5401 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 46 minutes.

Timbuktu Airport – Houari Boumediene Airport

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Distance from Timbuktu to Algiers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1426.220 miles
  • 2295.278 kilometers
  • 1239.351 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
  • 1430.691 miles
  • 2302.474 kilometers
  • 1243.236 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 Timbuktu to Algiers?

The estimated flight time from Timbuktu Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Timbuktu Airport (TOM) and Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)

On average, flying from Timbuktu to Algiers generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 385 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Timbuktu to Algiers

See the map of the shortest flight path between Timbuktu Airport (TOM) and Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG).

Airport information

Origin Timbuktu Airport
City: Timbuktu
Country: Mali Flag of Mali
IATA Code: TOM
ICAO Code: GATB
Coordinates: 16°43′49″N, 3°0′27″W
Destination Houari Boumediene Airport
City: Algiers
Country: Algeria Flag of Algeria
IATA Code: ALG
ICAO Code: DAAG
Coordinates: 36°41′27″N, 3°12′55″E