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How far is Timbuktu from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 4557 miles / 7333 kilometers / 3960 nautical miles.

Philadelphia International Airport – Timbuktu Airport

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Distance from Philadelphia to Timbuktu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4556.735 miles
  • 7333.354 kilometers
  • 3959.695 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
  • 4551.133 miles
  • 7324.338 kilometers
  • 3954.826 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 Philadelphia to Timbuktu?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 9 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Timbuktu generates about 527 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 527 kilograms equals 1 161 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Philadelphia to Timbuktu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM).

Airport information

Origin Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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