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How far is Timbuktu from Barcelona?

The distance between Barcelona (Barcelona–El Prat Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 1719 miles / 2766 kilometers / 1494 nautical miles.

Barcelona–El Prat Airport – Timbuktu Airport

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Distance from Barcelona to Timbuktu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1719.009 miles
  • 2766.477 kilometers
  • 1493.778 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
  • 1724.167 miles
  • 2774.778 kilometers
  • 1498.260 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 Barcelona to Timbuktu?

The estimated flight time from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)

On average, flying from Barcelona to Timbuktu generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 428 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Barcelona to Timbuktu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM).

Airport information

Origin Barcelona–El Prat Airport
City: Barcelona
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: BCN
ICAO Code: LEBL
Coordinates: 41°17′49″N, 2°4′42″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