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How far is Timbuktu from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Congonhas Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 4049 miles / 6516 kilometers / 3518 nautical miles.

São Paulo–Congonhas Airport – Timbuktu Airport

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Distance from São Paulo to Timbuktu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4048.715 miles
  • 6515.775 kilometers
  • 3518.237 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
  • 4055.862 miles
  • 6527.277 kilometers
  • 3524.447 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 São Paulo to Timbuktu?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Congonhas Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 8 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Timbuktu generates about 462 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 462 kilograms equals 1 019 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from São Paulo to Timbuktu

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM).

Airport information

Origin São Paulo–Congonhas Airport
City: São Paulo
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: CGH
ICAO Code: SBSP
Coordinates: 23°37′33″S, 46°39′22″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