How far is Timbuktu from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 4656 miles / 7494 kilometers / 4046 nautical miles.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Timbuktu Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Timbuktu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Timbuktu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4656.482 miles
- 7493.882 kilometers
- 4046.373 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- 4650.534 miles
- 7484.309 kilometers
- 4041.203 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 Washington D.C. to Timbuktu?
The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 9 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Timbuktu?
Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Timbuktu generates about 539 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 539 kilograms equals 1 189 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Timbuktu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM).
Airport information
| Origin | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DCA |
| ICAO Code: | KDCA |
| Coordinates: | 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W |
| Destination | Timbuktu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Timbuktu |
| Country: | Mali  |
| IATA Code: | TOM |
| ICAO Code: | GATB |
| Coordinates: | 16°43′49″N, 3°0′27″W |