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How far is Timbuktu from Makokou?

The distance between Makokou (Makokou Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 1551 miles / 2496 kilometers / 1348 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Makokou (MKU) to Timbuktu (TOM) is 2741 miles / 4412 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 7 minutes.

Makokou Airport – Timbuktu Airport

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Distance from Makokou to Timbuktu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1551.070 miles
  • 2496.205 kilometers
  • 1347.843 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
  • 1554.388 miles
  • 2501.545 kilometers
  • 1350.726 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 Makokou to Timbuktu?

The estimated flight time from Makokou Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 3 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Makokou Airport (MKU) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)

On average, flying from Makokou to Timbuktu generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 403 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Makokou to Timbuktu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Makokou Airport (MKU) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM).

Airport information

Origin Makokou Airport
City: Makokou
Country: Gabon Flag of Gabon
IATA Code: MKU
ICAO Code: FOOK
Coordinates: 0°34′45″N, 12°53′27″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