How far is Timbuktu from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 4478 miles / 7207 kilometers / 3891 nautical miles.

Distance from New York to Timbuktu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4478.015 miles
• 7206.666 kilometers
• 3891.289 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

• 4472.697 miles
• 7198.108 kilometers
• 3886.667 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 New York to Timbuktu?

The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 8 hours and 58 minutes.

What is the time difference between New York and Timbuktu?

The time difference between New York and Timbuktu is 5 hours. Timbuktu is 5 hours ahead of New York.

Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)

On average, flying from New York to Timbuktu generates about 517 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 517 kilograms equals 1 139 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from New York to Timbuktu

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM).

Airport information

Origin	New York John F. Kennedy International Airport
City:	New York, NY
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	JFK
ICAO Code:	KJFK
Coordinates:	40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″W

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