How far is Timbuktu from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 3766 miles / 6061 kilometers / 3272 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cape Town (CPT) to Timbuktu (TOM) is 5792 miles / 9321 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 137 hours 58 minutes.
Cape Town International Airport – Timbuktu Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Timbuktu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Timbuktu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3765.862 miles
- 6060.568 kilometers
- 3272.445 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- 3780.561 miles
- 6084.223 kilometers
- 3285.218 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 Cape Town to Timbuktu?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 7 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Timbuktu?
The time difference between Cape Town and Timbuktu is 2 hours. Timbuktu is 2 hours behind Cape Town.
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Timbuktu generates about 427 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 427 kilograms equals 942 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Cape Town to Timbuktu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM).
Airport information
| Origin | Cape Town International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cape Town |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | CPT |
| ICAO Code: | FACT |
| Coordinates: | 33°57′53″S, 18°36′6″E |
| Destination | Timbuktu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Timbuktu |
| Country: | Mali  |
| IATA Code: | TOM |
| ICAO Code: | GATB |
| Coordinates: | 16°43′49″N, 3°0′27″W |