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How far is Timbuktu from Charlotte, NC?

The distance between Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 4896 miles / 7879 kilometers / 4254 nautical miles.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport – Timbuktu Airport

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Distance from Charlotte to Timbuktu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4895.805 miles
  • 7879.035 kilometers
  • 4254.338 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
  • 4889.030 miles
  • 7868.132 kilometers
  • 4248.451 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 Charlotte to Timbuktu?

The estimated flight time from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 9 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)

On average, flying from Charlotte to Timbuktu generates about 570 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 570 kilograms equals 1 257 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Charlotte to Timbuktu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM).

Airport information

Origin Charlotte Douglas International Airport
City: Charlotte, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CLT
ICAO Code: KCLT
Coordinates: 35°12′50″N, 80°56′35″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