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How far is Timbuktu from Bangui?

The distance between Bangui (Bangui M'Poko International Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 1689 miles / 2718 kilometers / 1467 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bangui (BGF) to Timbuktu (TOM) is 2861 miles / 4604 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 73 hours 38 minutes.

Bangui M'Poko International Airport – Timbuktu Airport

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Distance from Bangui to Timbuktu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1688.651 miles
  • 2717.620 kilometers
  • 1467.397 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
  • 1689.319 miles
  • 2718.695 kilometers
  • 1467.978 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 Bangui to Timbuktu?

The estimated flight time from Bangui M'Poko International Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 3 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)

On average, flying from Bangui to Timbuktu generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 423 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bangui to Timbuktu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM).

Airport information

Origin Bangui M'Poko International Airport
City: Bangui
Country: Central African Republic Flag of Central African Republic
IATA Code: BGF
ICAO Code: FEFF
Coordinates: 4°23′54″N, 18°31′7″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