How far is Timbuktu from Benin?

The distance between Benin (Benin Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 923 miles / 1485 kilometers / 802 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Benin (BNI) to Timbuktu (TOM) is 1653 miles / 2661 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 52 minutes.

Distance from Benin to Timbuktu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 922.866 miles
• 1485.208 kilometers
• 801.948 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

• 925.287 miles
• 1489.104 kilometers
• 804.052 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 Benin to Timbuktu?

The estimated flight time from Benin Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

What is the time difference between Benin and Timbuktu?

The time difference between Benin and Timbuktu is 1 hour. Timbuktu is 1 hour behind Benin.

Flight carbon footprint between Benin Airport (BNI) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)

On average, flying from Benin to Timbuktu generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 320 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Benin to Timbuktu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Benin Airport (BNI) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM).

Airport information

Origin	Benin Airport
City:	Benin
Country:	Nigeria
IATA Code:	BNI
ICAO Code:	DNBE
Coordinates:	6°19′1″N, 5°35′58″E

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