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How far is Timbuktu from Niamey?

The distance between Niamey (Diori Hamani International Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 412 miles / 664 kilometers / 358 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Niamey (NIM) to Timbuktu (TOM) is 1166 miles / 1876 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 33 minutes.

Diori Hamani International Airport – Timbuktu Airport

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Distance from Niamey to Timbuktu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 412.421 miles
  • 663.727 kilometers
  • 358.384 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
  • 412.626 miles
  • 664.058 kilometers
  • 358.563 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 Niamey to Timbuktu?

The estimated flight time from Diori Hamani International Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 1 hour and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)

On average, flying from Niamey to Timbuktu generates about 86 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 86 kilograms equals 189 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Niamey to Timbuktu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM).

Airport information

Origin Diori Hamani International Airport
City: Niamey
Country: Niger Flag of Niger
IATA Code: NIM
ICAO Code: DRRN
Coordinates: 13°28′53″N, 2°11′0″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