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How far is Timbuktu from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 6999 miles / 11264 kilometers / 6082 nautical miles.

San Jose International Airport – Timbuktu Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Timbuktu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6999.299 miles
  • 11264.279 kilometers
  • 6082.224 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
  • 6988.932 miles
  • 11247.596 kilometers
  • 6073.216 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 San Jose to Timbuktu?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 13 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)

On average, flying from San Jose to Timbuktu generates about 855 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 855 kilograms equals 1 884 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Jose to Timbuktu

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM).

Airport information

Origin San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″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