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How far is Gamba from Timbuktu?

The distance between Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) and Gamba (Gamba Airport) is 1611 miles / 2592 kilometers / 1400 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Timbuktu (TOM) to Gamba (GAX) is 2628 miles / 4230 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 35 minutes.

Timbuktu Airport – Gamba Airport

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Distance from Timbuktu to Gamba

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1610.646 miles
  • 2592.084 kilometers
  • 1399.613 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
  • 1616.062 miles
  • 2600.799 kilometers
  • 1404.319 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 Gamba?

The estimated flight time from Timbuktu Airport to Gamba Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Timbuktu Airport (TOM) and Gamba Airport (GAX)

On average, flying from Timbuktu to Gamba generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 411 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 Gamba

See the map of the shortest flight path between Timbuktu Airport (TOM) and Gamba Airport (GAX).

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 Gamba Airport
City: Gamba
Country: Gabon Flag of Gabon
IATA Code: GAX
ICAO Code: FOGX
Coordinates: 2°47′7″S, 10°2′49″E