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How far is Timbuktu from Marrakech?

The distance between Marrakech (Marrakesh Menara Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 1072 miles / 1725 kilometers / 931 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Marrakech (RAK) to Timbuktu (TOM) is 2364 miles / 3804 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 23 minutes.

Marrakesh Menara Airport – Timbuktu Airport

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1072
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Distance from Marrakech to Timbuktu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1071.561 miles
  • 1724.510 kilometers
  • 931.161 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
  • 1075.205 miles
  • 1730.375 kilometers
  • 934.328 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 Marrakech to Timbuktu?

The estimated flight time from Marrakesh Menara Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 2 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)

On average, flying from Marrakech to Timbuktu generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 342 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Marrakech to Timbuktu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM).

Airport information

Origin Marrakesh Menara Airport
City: Marrakech
Country: Morocco Flag of Morocco
IATA Code: RAK
ICAO Code: GMMX
Coordinates: 31°36′24″N, 8°2′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