How far is Timbuktu from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 2772 miles / 4462 kilometers / 2409 nautical miles.

Distance from Recife to Timbuktu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2772.419 miles
• 4461.775 kilometers
• 2409.166 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

• 2776.078 miles
• 4467.664 kilometers
• 2412.346 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 Recife to Timbuktu?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 5 hours and 44 minutes.

What is the time difference between Recife and Timbuktu?

The time difference between Recife and Timbuktu is 3 hours. Timbuktu is 3 hours ahead of Recife.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)

On average, flying from Recife to Timbuktu generates about 307 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 307 kilograms equals 677 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Timbuktu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM).

Airport information

Origin	Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport
City:	Recife
Country:	Brazil
IATA Code:	REC
ICAO Code:	SBRF
Coordinates:	8°7′35″S, 34°55′24″W

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