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How far is Timbuktu from Pointe Noire?

The distance between Pointe Noire (Agostinho-Neto International Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 1797 miles / 2892 kilometers / 1562 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pointe Noire (PNR) to Timbuktu (TOM) is 3193 miles / 5138 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 79 hours 57 minutes.

Agostinho-Neto International Airport – Timbuktu Airport

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Distance from Pointe Noire to Timbuktu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1797.171 miles
  • 2892.266 kilometers
  • 1561.699 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
  • 1803.068 miles
  • 2901.756 kilometers
  • 1566.823 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 Pointe Noire to Timbuktu?

The estimated flight time from Agostinho-Neto International Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Agostinho-Neto International Airport (PNR) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)

On average, flying from Pointe Noire to Timbuktu generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 441 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Pointe Noire to Timbuktu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Agostinho-Neto International Airport (PNR) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM).

Airport information

Origin Agostinho-Neto International Airport
City: Pointe Noire
Country: Congo (Brazzaville) Flag of Congo (Brazzaville)
IATA Code: PNR
ICAO Code: FCPP
Coordinates: 4°48′57″S, 11°53′11″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