How far is Timbuktu from Garoua?

The distance between Garoua (Garoua International Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 1214 miles / 1954 kilometers / 1055 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Garoua (GOU) to Timbuktu (TOM) is 2218 miles / 3569 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 16 minutes.

Distance from Garoua to Timbuktu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1214.301 miles
• 1954.228 kilometers
• 1055.199 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

• 1214.094 miles
• 1953.895 kilometers
• 1055.019 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 Garoua to Timbuktu?

The estimated flight time from Garoua International Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 2 hours and 47 minutes.

What is the time difference between Garoua and Timbuktu?

The time difference between Garoua and Timbuktu is 1 hour. Timbuktu is 1 hour behind Garoua.

Flight carbon footprint between Garoua International Airport (GOU) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)

On average, flying from Garoua to Timbuktu generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 357 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Garoua to Timbuktu

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

Airport information

Origin	Garoua International Airport
City:	Garoua
Country:	Cameroon
IATA Code:	GOU
ICAO Code:	FKKR
Coordinates:	9°20′9″N, 13°22′12″E

Destination	Timbuktu Airport
City:	Timbuktu
Country:	Mali
IATA Code:	TOM
ICAO Code:	GATB
Coordinates:	16°43′49″N, 3°0′27″W