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How far is Timbuktu from Maiduguri?

The distance between Maiduguri (Maiduguri International Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 1129 miles / 1817 kilometers / 981 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Maiduguri (MIU) to Timbuktu (TOM) is 2095 miles / 3372 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 22 minutes.

Maiduguri International Airport – Timbuktu Airport

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Distance from Maiduguri to Timbuktu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1128.922 miles
  • 1816.824 kilometers
  • 981.007 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
  • 1128.059 miles
  • 1815.435 kilometers
  • 980.257 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 Maiduguri to Timbuktu?

The estimated flight time from Maiduguri International Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 2 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Maiduguri International Airport (MIU) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)

On average, flying from Maiduguri to Timbuktu generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 349 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Maiduguri to Timbuktu

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

Airport information

Origin Maiduguri International Airport
City: Maiduguri
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: MIU
ICAO Code: DNMA
Coordinates: 11°51′19″N, 13°4′51″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