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How far is Timbuktu from Gibraltar?

The distance between Gibraltar (Gibraltar International Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 1345 miles / 2164 kilometers / 1169 nautical miles.

Gibraltar International Airport – Timbuktu Airport

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1169
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Distance from Gibraltar to Timbuktu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1344.814 miles
  • 2164.269 kilometers
  • 1168.612 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
  • 1349.512 miles
  • 2171.830 kilometers
  • 1172.694 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 Gibraltar to Timbuktu?

The estimated flight time from Gibraltar International Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gibraltar International Airport (GIB) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)

On average, flying from Gibraltar to Timbuktu generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Gibraltar to Timbuktu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gibraltar International Airport (GIB) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM).

Airport information

Origin Gibraltar International Airport
City: Gibraltar
Country: Gibraltar Flag of Gibraltar
IATA Code: GIB
ICAO Code: LXGB
Coordinates: 36°9′4″N, 5°20′58″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