How far is Timbuktu from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 4961 miles / 7984 kilometers / 4311 nautical miles.

Distance from Columbus to Timbuktu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4960.988 miles
• 7983.937 kilometers
• 4310.981 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

• 4954.445 miles
• 7973.406 kilometers
• 4305.295 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 Columbus to Timbuktu?

The estimated flight time from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 9 hours and 53 minutes.

What is the time difference between Columbus and Timbuktu?

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

Flight carbon footprint between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)

On average, flying from Columbus to Timbuktu generates about 579 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 579 kilograms equals 1 276 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Columbus to Timbuktu

See the map of the shortest flight path between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM).

Airport information

Origin	John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City:	Columbus, OH
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	CMH
ICAO Code:	KCMH
Coordinates:	39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W

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