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How far is Calabar from Timbuktu?

The distance between Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) and Calabar (Margaret Ekpo International Airport) is 1116 miles / 1796 kilometers / 970 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Timbuktu (TOM) to Calabar (CBQ) is 1917 miles / 3085 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 55 minutes.

Timbuktu Airport – Margaret Ekpo International Airport

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Distance from Timbuktu to Calabar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1116.035 miles
  • 1796.085 kilometers
  • 969.808 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
  • 1118.434 miles
  • 1799.946 kilometers
  • 971.893 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 Calabar?

The estimated flight time from Timbuktu Airport to Margaret Ekpo International Airport is 2 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Timbuktu Airport (TOM) and Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ)

On average, flying from Timbuktu to Calabar generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 347 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 Calabar

See the map of the shortest flight path between Timbuktu Airport (TOM) and Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ).

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 Margaret Ekpo International Airport
City: Calabar
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: CBQ
ICAO Code: DNCA
Coordinates: 4°58′33″N, 8°20′49″E