How far is Timbuktu from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 2994 miles / 4818 kilometers / 2601 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Timbuktu (TOM) is 4716 miles / 7590 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 128 hours 8 minutes.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Timbuktu Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Timbuktu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Timbuktu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2993.606 miles
- 4817.742 kilometers
- 2601.372 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- 2993.384 miles
- 4817.384 kilometers
- 2601.179 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 Nairobi to Timbuktu?
The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 6 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Timbuktu?
The time difference between Nairobi and Timbuktu is 3 hours. Timbuktu is 3 hours behind Nairobi.
Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Timbuktu generates about 333 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 333 kilograms equals 735 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Nairobi to Timbuktu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM).
Airport information
| Origin | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | NBO |
| ICAO Code: | HKJK |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E |
| Destination | Timbuktu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Timbuktu |
| Country: | Mali  |
| IATA Code: | TOM |
| ICAO Code: | GATB |
| Coordinates: | 16°43′49″N, 3°0′27″W |