How far is Timbuktu from Rio De Janeiro?
The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 3847 miles / 6191 kilometers / 3343 nautical miles.
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Timbuktu Airport
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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Timbuktu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rio De Janeiro to Timbuktu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3847.117 miles
- 6191.335 kilometers
- 3343.053 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- 3854.701 miles
- 6203.539 kilometers
- 3349.643 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 Rio De Janeiro to Timbuktu?
The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 7 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rio De Janeiro and Timbuktu?
Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)
On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Timbuktu generates about 437 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 437 kilograms equals 964 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Rio De Janeiro to Timbuktu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM).
Airport information
| Origin | Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rio De Janeiro |
| Country: | Brazil  |
| IATA Code: | GIG |
| ICAO Code: | SBGL |
| Coordinates: | 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″W |
| Destination | Timbuktu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Timbuktu |
| Country: | Mali  |
| IATA Code: | TOM |
| ICAO Code: | GATB |
| Coordinates: | 16°43′49″N, 3°0′27″W |