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How far is Timbuktu from Tunis?

The distance between Tunis (Tunis–Carthage International Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 1605 miles / 2583 kilometers / 1394 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tunis (TUN) to Timbuktu (TOM) is 3855 miles / 6204 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 87 hours 45 minutes.

Tunis–Carthage International Airport – Timbuktu Airport

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1605
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2583
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1394
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Distance from Tunis to Timbuktu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1604.706 miles
  • 2582.524 kilometers
  • 1394.451 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
  • 1608.161 miles
  • 2588.084 kilometers
  • 1397.454 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 Tunis to Timbuktu?

The estimated flight time from Tunis–Carthage International Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tunis–Carthage International Airport (TUN) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)

On average, flying from Tunis to Timbuktu generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 410 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tunis to Timbuktu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tunis–Carthage International Airport (TUN) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM).

Airport information

Origin Tunis–Carthage International Airport
City: Tunis
Country: Tunisia Flag of Tunisia
IATA Code: TUN
ICAO Code: DTTA
Coordinates: 36°51′3″N, 10°13′37″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