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How far is Timbuktu from Galway?

The distance between Galway (Galway Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 2542 miles / 4090 kilometers / 2209 nautical miles.

Galway Airport – Timbuktu Airport

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Distance from Galway to Timbuktu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2541.682 miles
  • 4090.441 kilometers
  • 2208.661 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
  • 2547.032 miles
  • 4099.051 kilometers
  • 2213.311 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 Galway to Timbuktu?

The estimated flight time from Galway Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 5 hours and 18 minutes.

What is the time difference between Galway and Timbuktu?

There is no time difference between Galway and Timbuktu.

Flight carbon footprint between Galway Airport (GWY) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)

On average, flying from Galway to Timbuktu generates about 280 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 280 kilograms equals 617 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Galway to Timbuktu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Galway Airport (GWY) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM).

Airport information

Origin Galway Airport
City: Galway
Country: Ireland Flag of Ireland
IATA Code: GWY
ICAO Code: EICM
Coordinates: 53°18′0″N, 8°56′29″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