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How far is Timbuktu from Bauchi?

The distance between Bauchi (Bauchi State Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 958 miles / 1542 kilometers / 833 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bauchi (BCU) to Timbuktu (TOM) is 1959 miles / 3153 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 21 minutes.

Bauchi State Airport – Timbuktu Airport

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Distance from Bauchi to Timbuktu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 958.465 miles
  • 1542.499 kilometers
  • 832.883 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
  • 958.439 miles
  • 1542.458 kilometers
  • 832.861 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 Bauchi to Timbuktu?

The estimated flight time from Bauchi State Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bauchi State Airport (BCU) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)

On average, flying from Bauchi to Timbuktu generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 326 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bauchi to Timbuktu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bauchi State Airport (BCU) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM).

Airport information

Origin Bauchi State Airport
City: Bauchi
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: BCU
ICAO Code: DNBC
Coordinates: 10°28′58″N, 9°44′38″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