How far is Timbuktu from Boston, MA?

The distance between Boston (Logan International Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 4335 miles / 6976 kilometers / 3767 nautical miles.

Distance from Boston to Timbuktu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4334.971 miles
• 6976.459 kilometers
• 3766.987 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

• 4330.251 miles
• 6968.864 kilometers
• 3762.885 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 Boston to Timbuktu?

The estimated flight time from Logan International Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 8 hours and 42 minutes.

What is the time difference between Boston and Timbuktu?

The time difference between Boston and Timbuktu is 5 hours. Timbuktu is 5 hours ahead of Boston.

Flight carbon footprint between Logan International Airport (BOS) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)

On average, flying from Boston to Timbuktu generates about 498 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 498 kilograms equals 1 099 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Boston to Timbuktu

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

Airport information

Origin	Logan International Airport
City:	Boston, MA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	BOS
ICAO Code:	KBOS
Coordinates:	42°21′51″N, 71°0′18″W

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