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How far is Timbuktu from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 4031 miles / 6488 kilometers / 3503 nautical miles.

São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport – Timbuktu Airport

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Distance from São Paulo to Timbuktu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4031.414 miles
  • 6487.932 kilometers
  • 3503.203 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
  • 4038.533 miles
  • 6499.389 kilometers
  • 3509.389 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 São Paulo to Timbuktu?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 8 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Timbuktu generates about 460 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 460 kilograms equals 1 015 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from São Paulo to Timbuktu

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM).

Airport information

Origin São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport
City: São Paulo
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: GRU
ICAO Code: SBGR
Coordinates: 23°26′8″S, 46°28′23″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