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How far is Timbuktu from Portland, ME?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Jetport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 4303 miles / 6926 kilometers / 3740 nautical miles.

Portland International Jetport – Timbuktu Airport

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3740
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Distance from Portland to Timbuktu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4303.355 miles
  • 6925.579 kilometers
  • 3739.513 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
  • 4298.908 miles
  • 6918.422 kilometers
  • 3735.649 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 Portland to Timbuktu?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Jetport to Timbuktu Airport is 8 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)

On average, flying from Portland to Timbuktu generates about 494 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 494 kilograms equals 1 090 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Portland to Timbuktu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM).

Airport information

Origin Portland International Jetport
City: Portland, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PWM
ICAO Code: KPWM
Coordinates: 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″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