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How far is Timbuktu from Gamba?

The distance between Gamba (Gamba Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 1611 miles / 2592 kilometers / 1400 nautical miles.

Gamba Airport – Timbuktu Airport

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Distance from Gamba to Timbuktu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1610.646 miles
  • 2592.084 kilometers
  • 1399.613 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
  • 1616.062 miles
  • 2600.799 kilometers
  • 1404.319 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 Gamba to Timbuktu?

The estimated flight time from Gamba Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gamba Airport (GAX) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)

On average, flying from Gamba to Timbuktu generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 411 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Gamba to Timbuktu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gamba Airport (GAX) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM).

Airport information

Origin Gamba Airport
City: Gamba
Country: Gabon Flag of Gabon
IATA Code: GAX
ICAO Code: FOGX
Coordinates: 2°47′7″S, 10°2′49″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