How far is Timbuktu from Axum?

The distance between Axum (Axum Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 2787 miles / 4485 kilometers / 2422 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Axum (AXU) to Timbuktu (TOM) is 4470 miles / 7194 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 110 hours 16 minutes.

Distance from Axum to Timbuktu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2787.132 miles
• 4485.453 kilometers
• 2421.951 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

• 2783.428 miles
• 4479.492 kilometers
• 2418.732 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 Axum to Timbuktu?

The estimated flight time from Axum Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 5 hours and 46 minutes.

What is the time difference between Axum and Timbuktu?

The time difference between Axum and Timbuktu is 3 hours. Timbuktu is 3 hours behind Axum.

Flight carbon footprint between Axum Airport (AXU) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)

On average, flying from Axum to Timbuktu generates about 309 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 309 kilograms equals 681 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Axum to Timbuktu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Axum Airport (AXU) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM).

Airport information

Origin	Axum Airport
City:	Axum
Country:	Ethiopia
IATA Code:	AXU
ICAO Code:	HAAX
Coordinates:	14°8′48″N, 38°46′22″E

Destination	Timbuktu Airport
City:	Timbuktu
Country:	Mali
IATA Code:	TOM
ICAO Code:	GATB
Coordinates:	16°43′49″N, 3°0′27″W