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How far is Timbuktu from Libreville?

The distance between Libreville (Léon-Mba International Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 1403 miles / 2257 kilometers / 1219 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Libreville (LBV) to Timbuktu (TOM) is 2832 miles / 4557 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 11 minutes.

Léon-Mba International Airport – Timbuktu Airport

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Distance from Libreville to Timbuktu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1402.529 miles
  • 2257.151 kilometers
  • 1218.764 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
  • 1406.664 miles
  • 2263.806 kilometers
  • 1222.358 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 Libreville to Timbuktu?

The estimated flight time from Léon-Mba International Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 3 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Léon-Mba International Airport (LBV) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)

On average, flying from Libreville to Timbuktu generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 382 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Libreville to Timbuktu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Léon-Mba International Airport (LBV) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM).

Airport information

Origin Léon-Mba International Airport
City: Libreville
Country: Gabon Flag of Gabon
IATA Code: LBV
ICAO Code: FOOL
Coordinates: 0°27′30″N, 9°24′44″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