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How far is Timbuktu from Matam?

The distance between Matam (Ouro Sogui Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 690 miles / 1110 kilometers / 599 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Matam (MAX) to Timbuktu (TOM) is 1033 miles / 1663 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 49 minutes.

Ouro Sogui Airport – Timbuktu Airport

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Distance from Matam to Timbuktu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 689.848 miles
  • 1110.202 kilometers
  • 599.461 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
  • 688.953 miles
  • 1108.762 kilometers
  • 598.684 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 Matam to Timbuktu?

The estimated flight time from Ouro Sogui Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 1 hour and 48 minutes.

What is the time difference between Matam and Timbuktu?

There is no time difference between Matam and Timbuktu.

Flight carbon footprint between Ouro Sogui Airport (MAX) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)

On average, flying from Matam to Timbuktu generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 272 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Matam to Timbuktu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ouro Sogui Airport (MAX) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM).

Airport information

Origin Ouro Sogui Airport
City: Matam
Country: Senegal Flag of Senegal
IATA Code: MAX
ICAO Code: GOSM
Coordinates: 15°35′36″N, 13°19′22″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