How far is Timbuktu from London?
The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 2378 miles / 3826 kilometers / 2066 nautical miles.
London Gatwick Airport – Timbuktu Airport
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Distance from London to Timbuktu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Timbuktu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2377.559 miles
- 3826.311 kilometers
- 2066.043 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- 2383.111 miles
- 3835.245 kilometers
- 2070.867 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 London to Timbuktu?
The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 5 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Timbuktu?
Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)
On average, flying from London to Timbuktu generates about 261 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 261 kilograms equals 575 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from London to Timbuktu
See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM).
Airport information
| Origin | London Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LGW |
| ICAO Code: | EGKK |
| Coordinates: | 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W |
| Destination | Timbuktu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Timbuktu |
| Country: | Mali  |
| IATA Code: | TOM |
| ICAO Code: | GATB |
| Coordinates: | 16°43′49″N, 3°0′27″W |