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How far is Timbuktu from Khartoum?

The distance between Khartoum (Khartoum International Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 2361 miles / 3800 kilometers / 2052 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Khartoum (KRT) to Timbuktu (TOM) is 3414 miles / 5495 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 78 hours 59 minutes.

Khartoum International Airport – Timbuktu Airport

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Distance from Khartoum to Timbuktu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2361.397 miles
  • 3800.300 kilometers
  • 2051.998 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
  • 2358.163 miles
  • 3795.095 kilometers
  • 2049.187 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 Khartoum to Timbuktu?

The estimated flight time from Khartoum International Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 4 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Khartoum International Airport (KRT) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)

On average, flying from Khartoum to Timbuktu generates about 259 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 259 kilograms equals 571 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Khartoum to Timbuktu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Khartoum International Airport (KRT) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM).

Airport information

Origin Khartoum International Airport
City: Khartoum
Country: Sudan Flag of Sudan
IATA Code: KRT
ICAO Code: HSSS
Coordinates: 15°35′22″N, 32°33′11″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