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How far is Timbuktu from Istanbul?

The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 2526 miles / 4065 kilometers / 2195 nautical miles.

Istanbul Atatürk Airport – Timbuktu Airport

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4065
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2195
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Distance from Istanbul to Timbuktu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2526.051 miles
  • 4065.285 kilometers
  • 2195.078 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
  • 2526.874 miles
  • 4066.609 kilometers
  • 2195.793 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 Istanbul to Timbuktu?

The estimated flight time from Istanbul Atatürk Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 5 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)

On average, flying from Istanbul to Timbuktu generates about 278 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 278 kilograms equals 613 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Istanbul to Timbuktu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM).

Airport information

Origin Istanbul Atatürk Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: ISL
ICAO Code: LTBA
Coordinates: 40°58′36″N, 28°48′52″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