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How far is Bauchi from Timbuktu?

The distance between Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) and Bauchi (Bauchi State Airport) is 958 miles / 1542 kilometers / 833 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Timbuktu (TOM) to Bauchi (BCU) is 1960 miles / 3154 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 21 minutes.

Timbuktu Airport – Bauchi State Airport

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Distance from Timbuktu to Bauchi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 958.465 miles
  • 1542.499 kilometers
  • 832.883 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
  • 958.439 miles
  • 1542.458 kilometers
  • 832.861 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 Timbuktu to Bauchi?

The estimated flight time from Timbuktu Airport to Bauchi State Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Timbuktu Airport (TOM) and Bauchi State Airport (BCU)

On average, flying from Timbuktu to Bauchi generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 326 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Timbuktu to Bauchi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Timbuktu Airport (TOM) and Bauchi State Airport (BCU).

Airport information

Origin Timbuktu Airport
City: Timbuktu
Country: Mali Flag of Mali
IATA Code: TOM
ICAO Code: GATB
Coordinates: 16°43′49″N, 3°0′27″W
Destination Bauchi State Airport
City: Bauchi
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: BCU
ICAO Code: DNBC
Coordinates: 10°28′58″N, 9°44′38″E