How far is Timbuktu from Kinshasa?
The distance between Kinshasa (Kinshasa N'djili Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 1923 miles / 3094 kilometers / 1671 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kinshasa (FIH) to Timbuktu (TOM) is 3493 miles / 5622 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 88 hours 11 minutes.
Kinshasa N'djili Airport – Timbuktu Airport
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Distance from Kinshasa to Timbuktu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kinshasa to Timbuktu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1922.831 miles
- 3094.496 kilometers
- 1670.894 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- 1927.754 miles
- 3102.419 kilometers
- 1675.172 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 Kinshasa to Timbuktu?
The estimated flight time from Kinshasa N'djili Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 4 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kinshasa and Timbuktu?
The time difference between Kinshasa and Timbuktu is 1 hour. Timbuktu is 1 hour behind Kinshasa.
Flight carbon footprint between Kinshasa N'djili Airport (FIH) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)
On average, flying from Kinshasa to Timbuktu generates about 210 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 210 kilograms equals 464 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kinshasa to Timbuktu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kinshasa N'djili Airport (FIH) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM).
Airport information
| Origin | Kinshasa N'djili Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kinshasa |
| Country: | Congo (Kinshasa)  |
| IATA Code: | FIH |
| ICAO Code: | FZAA |
| Coordinates: | 4°23′8″S, 15°26′40″E |
| Destination | Timbuktu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Timbuktu |
| Country: | Mali  |
| IATA Code: | TOM |
| ICAO Code: | GATB |
| Coordinates: | 16°43′49″N, 3°0′27″W |