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How far is Timbuktu from Fortaleza?

The distance between Fortaleza (Fortaleza Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 2807 miles / 4517 kilometers / 2439 nautical miles.

Fortaleza Airport – Timbuktu Airport

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Distance from Fortaleza to Timbuktu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2806.995 miles
  • 4517.420 kilometers
  • 2439.212 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
  • 2808.308 miles
  • 4519.534 kilometers
  • 2440.353 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 Fortaleza to Timbuktu?

The estimated flight time from Fortaleza Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 5 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fortaleza Airport (FOR) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)

On average, flying from Fortaleza to Timbuktu generates about 311 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 311 kilograms equals 686 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fortaleza to Timbuktu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fortaleza Airport (FOR) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM).

Airport information

Origin Fortaleza Airport
City: Fortaleza
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: FOR
ICAO Code: SBFZ
Coordinates: 3°46′34″S, 38°31′57″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