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How far is Timbuktu from Amsterdam?

The distance between Amsterdam (Amsterdam Airport Schiphol) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 2489 miles / 4006 kilometers / 2163 nautical miles.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol – Timbuktu Airport

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4006
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2163
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Distance from Amsterdam to Timbuktu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2489.273 miles
  • 4006.097 kilometers
  • 2163.119 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
  • 2494.572 miles
  • 4014.625 kilometers
  • 2167.724 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 Amsterdam to Timbuktu?

The estimated flight time from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Timbuktu Airport is 5 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)

On average, flying from Amsterdam to Timbuktu generates about 274 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 274 kilograms equals 604 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Amsterdam to Timbuktu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM).

Airport information

Origin Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
City: Amsterdam
Country: Netherlands Flag of Netherlands
IATA Code: AMS
ICAO Code: EHAM
Coordinates: 52°18′30″N, 4°45′50″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