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How far is Timbuktu from Nashville, TN?

The distance between Nashville (Nashville International Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 5205 miles / 8377 kilometers / 4523 nautical miles.

Nashville International Airport – Timbuktu Airport

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Distance from Nashville to Timbuktu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5205.033 miles
  • 8376.689 kilometers
  • 4523.050 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
  • 5197.690 miles
  • 8364.871 kilometers
  • 4516.669 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 Nashville to Timbuktu?

The estimated flight time from Nashville International Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 10 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)

On average, flying from Nashville to Timbuktu generates about 611 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 611 kilograms equals 1 346 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nashville to Timbuktu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM).

Airport information

Origin Nashville International Airport
City: Nashville, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BNA
ICAO Code: KBNA
Coordinates: 36°7′28″N, 86°40′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