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How far is Garoua from Timbuktu?

The distance between Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) and Garoua (Garoua International Airport) is 1214 miles / 1954 kilometers / 1055 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Timbuktu (TOM) to Garoua (GOU) is 2218 miles / 3569 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 14 minutes.

Timbuktu Airport – Garoua International Airport

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Distance from Timbuktu to Garoua

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1214.301 miles
  • 1954.228 kilometers
  • 1055.199 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
  • 1214.094 miles
  • 1953.895 kilometers
  • 1055.019 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 Garoua?

The estimated flight time from Timbuktu Airport to Garoua International Airport is 2 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Timbuktu Airport (TOM) and Garoua International Airport (GOU)

On average, flying from Timbuktu to Garoua generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 357 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 Garoua

See the map of the shortest flight path between Timbuktu Airport (TOM) and Garoua International Airport (GOU).

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 Garoua International Airport
City: Garoua
Country: Cameroon Flag of Cameroon
IATA Code: GOU
ICAO Code: FKKR
Coordinates: 9°20′9″N, 13°22′12″E