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How far is Timbuktu from Atlanta, GA?

The distance between Atlanta (Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 5109 miles / 8222 kilometers / 4439 nautical miles.

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport – Timbuktu Airport

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Distance from Atlanta to Timbuktu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5108.796 miles
  • 8221.811 kilometers
  • 4439.423 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
  • 5101.513 miles
  • 8210.090 kilometers
  • 4433.094 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 Atlanta to Timbuktu?

The estimated flight time from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 10 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)

On average, flying from Atlanta to Timbuktu generates about 598 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 598 kilograms equals 1 318 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Atlanta to Timbuktu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM).

Airport information

Origin Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
City: Atlanta, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ATL
ICAO Code: KATL
Coordinates: 33°38′12″N, 84°25′41″W
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