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How far is Timbuktu from Addis Ababa?

The distance between Addis Ababa (Addis Ababa Bole International Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 2864 miles / 4609 kilometers / 2489 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Timbuktu (TOM) is 4534 miles / 7297 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 113 hours 18 minutes.

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport – Timbuktu Airport

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Distance from Addis Ababa to Timbuktu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2864.060 miles
  • 4609.258 kilometers
  • 2488.800 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
  • 2861.010 miles
  • 4604.349 kilometers
  • 2486.150 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 Addis Ababa to Timbuktu?

The estimated flight time from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 5 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)

On average, flying from Addis Ababa to Timbuktu generates about 318 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 318 kilograms equals 701 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Addis Ababa to Timbuktu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM).

Airport information

Origin Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
City: Addis Ababa
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: ADD
ICAO Code: HAAB
Coordinates: 8°58′40″N, 38°47′57″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