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How far is Timbuktu from Lisbon?

The distance between Lisbon (Lisbon Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 1563 miles / 2516 kilometers / 1358 nautical miles.

Lisbon Airport – Timbuktu Airport

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2516
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1358
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Distance from Lisbon to Timbuktu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1563.153 miles
  • 2515.650 kilometers
  • 1358.342 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
  • 1567.939 miles
  • 2523.353 kilometers
  • 1362.502 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 Lisbon to Timbuktu?

The estimated flight time from Lisbon Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 3 hours and 27 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lisbon and Timbuktu?

There is no time difference between Lisbon and Timbuktu.

Flight carbon footprint between Lisbon Airport (LIS) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)

On average, flying from Lisbon to Timbuktu generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 405 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lisbon to Timbuktu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lisbon Airport (LIS) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM).

Airport information

Origin Lisbon Airport
City: Lisbon
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: LIS
ICAO Code: LPPT
Coordinates: 38°46′52″N, 9°8′9″W
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