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How far is Timbuktu from Abuja?

The distance between Abuja (Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 872 miles / 1404 kilometers / 758 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Abuja (ABV) to Timbuktu (TOM) is 1658 miles / 2669 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 45 minutes.

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport – Timbuktu Airport

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Distance from Abuja to Timbuktu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 872.266 miles
  • 1403.776 kilometers
  • 757.979 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
  • 873.212 miles
  • 1405.298 kilometers
  • 758.800 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 Abuja to Timbuktu?

The estimated flight time from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 2 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)

On average, flying from Abuja to Timbuktu generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 311 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Abuja to Timbuktu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM).

Airport information

Origin Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
City: Abuja
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: ABV
ICAO Code: DNAA
Coordinates: 9°0′24″N, 7°15′47″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