How far is Timbuktu from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 5201 miles / 8370 kilometers / 4520 nautical miles.

Distance from Chicago to Timbuktu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5201.045 miles
• 8370.271 kilometers
• 4519.585 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

• 5194.114 miles
• 8359.117 kilometers
• 4513.562 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 Chicago to Timbuktu?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 10 hours and 20 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Timbuktu?

The time difference between Chicago and Timbuktu is 6 hours. Timbuktu is 6 hours ahead of Chicago.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)

On average, flying from Chicago to Timbuktu generates about 610 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 610 kilograms equals 1 345 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Timbuktu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM).

Airport information

Origin	Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City:	Chicago, IL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	ORD
ICAO Code:	KORD
Coordinates:	41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W

Destination	Timbuktu Airport
City:	Timbuktu
Country:	Mali
IATA Code:	TOM
ICAO Code:	GATB
Coordinates:	16°43′49″N, 3°0′27″W