How far is Timbuktu from Cairo?

The distance between Cairo (Cairo International Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 2360 miles / 3797 kilometers / 2050 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cairo (CAI) to Timbuktu (TOM) is 5072 miles / 8162 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 122 hours 49 minutes.

Distance from Cairo to Timbuktu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2359.527 miles
• 3797.290 kilometers
• 2050.373 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

• 2357.665 miles
• 3794.295 kilometers
• 2048.755 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 Cairo to Timbuktu?

The estimated flight time from Cairo International Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 4 hours and 58 minutes.

What is the time difference between Cairo and Timbuktu?

The time difference between Cairo and Timbuktu is 2 hours. Timbuktu is 2 hours behind Cairo.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)

On average, flying from Cairo to Timbuktu generates about 259 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 259 kilograms equals 571 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cairo to Timbuktu

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

Airport information

Origin	Cairo International Airport
City:	Cairo
Country:	Egypt
IATA Code:	CAI
ICAO Code:	HECA
Coordinates:	30°7′18″N, 31°24′20″E

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