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How far is Timbuktu from Hong Kong?

The distance between Hong Kong (Hong Kong International Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 7401 miles / 11911 kilometers / 6432 nautical miles.

Hong Kong International Airport – Timbuktu Airport

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Distance from Hong Kong to Timbuktu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7401.247 miles
  • 11911.153 kilometers
  • 6431.508 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
  • 7390.993 miles
  • 11894.650 kilometers
  • 6422.597 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 Hong Kong to Timbuktu?

The estimated flight time from Hong Kong International Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 14 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)

On average, flying from Hong Kong to Timbuktu generates about 912 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 912 kilograms equals 2 010 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Hong Kong to Timbuktu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM).

Airport information

Origin Hong Kong International Airport
City: Hong Kong
Country: Hong Kong Flag of Hong Kong
IATA Code: HKG
ICAO Code: VHHH
Coordinates: 22°18′32″N, 113°54′54″E
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