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How far is Timbuktu from Cusco?

The distance between Cusco (Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 5148 miles / 8284 kilometers / 4473 nautical miles.

Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport – Timbuktu Airport

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Distance from Cusco to Timbuktu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5147.691 miles
  • 8284.406 kilometers
  • 4473.221 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
  • 5147.074 miles
  • 8283.412 kilometers
  • 4472.685 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 Cusco to Timbuktu?

The estimated flight time from Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 10 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)

On average, flying from Cusco to Timbuktu generates about 603 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 603 kilograms equals 1 330 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cusco to Timbuktu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM).

Airport information

Origin Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport
City: Cusco
Country: Perú Flag of Perú
IATA Code: CUZ
ICAO Code: SPZO
Coordinates: 13°32′8″S, 71°56′19″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