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How far is Timbuktu from Nouakchott?

The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 862 miles / 1387 kilometers / 749 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nouakchott (NKC) to Timbuktu (TOM) is 1058 miles / 1703 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 5 minutes.

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Timbuktu Airport

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Distance from Nouakchott to Timbuktu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 861.938 miles
  • 1387.155 kilometers
  • 749.004 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
  • 860.797 miles
  • 1385.319 kilometers
  • 748.013 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 Nouakchott to Timbuktu?

The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nouakchott and Timbuktu?

There is no time difference between Nouakchott and Timbuktu.

Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)

On average, flying from Nouakchott to Timbuktu generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 310 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nouakchott to Timbuktu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM).

Airport information

Origin Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport
City: Nouakchott
Country: Mauritania Flag of Mauritania
IATA Code: NKC
ICAO Code: GQNO
Coordinates: 18°18′36″N, 15°58′10″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