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How far is Timbuktu from Frankfurt?

The distance between Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 2384 miles / 3836 kilometers / 2072 nautical miles.

Frankfurt Airport – Timbuktu Airport

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2384
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3836
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2072
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Distance from Frankfurt to Timbuktu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2383.846 miles
  • 3836.428 kilometers
  • 2071.505 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
  • 2388.887 miles
  • 3844.540 kilometers
  • 2075.886 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 Frankfurt to Timbuktu?

The estimated flight time from Frankfurt Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 5 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)

On average, flying from Frankfurt to Timbuktu generates about 262 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 262 kilograms equals 577 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Frankfurt to Timbuktu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM).

Airport information

Origin Frankfurt Airport
City: Frankfurt
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: FRA
ICAO Code: EDDF
Coordinates: 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″E
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