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How far is Biskra from Timbuktu?

The distance between Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) and Biskra (Biskra Airport) is 1356 miles / 2183 kilometers / 1178 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Timbuktu (TOM) to Biskra (BSK) is 2013 miles / 3239 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 25 minutes.

Timbuktu Airport – Biskra Airport

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1356
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2183
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1178
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Distance from Timbuktu to Biskra

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1356.147 miles
  • 2182.508 kilometers
  • 1178.460 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
  • 1359.938 miles
  • 2188.609 kilometers
  • 1181.754 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 Biskra?

The estimated flight time from Timbuktu Airport to Biskra Airport is 3 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Timbuktu Airport (TOM) and Biskra Airport (BSK)

On average, flying from Timbuktu to Biskra generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 376 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 Biskra

See the map of the shortest flight path between Timbuktu Airport (TOM) and Biskra Airport (BSK).

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 Biskra Airport
City: Biskra
Country: Algeria Flag of Algeria
IATA Code: BSK
ICAO Code: DAUB
Coordinates: 34°47′35″N, 5°44′17″E