How far is Kano from Timbuktu?
The distance between Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) and Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) is 837 miles / 1347 kilometers / 727 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Timbuktu (TOM) to Kano (KAN) is 1732 miles / 2788 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 24 minutes.
Timbuktu Airport – Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
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Distance from Timbuktu to Kano
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Timbuktu to Kano. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 836.895 miles
- 1346.852 kilometers
- 727.242 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- 836.570 miles
- 1346.328 kilometers
- 726.959 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 Kano?
The estimated flight time from Timbuktu Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is 2 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Timbuktu and Kano?
The time difference between Timbuktu and Kano is 1 hour. Kano is 1 hour ahead of Timbuktu.
Flight carbon footprint between Timbuktu Airport (TOM) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)
On average, flying from Timbuktu to Kano generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 305 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 Kano
See the map of the shortest flight path between Timbuktu Airport (TOM) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN).
Airport information
| Origin | Timbuktu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Timbuktu |
| Country: | Mali  |
| IATA Code: | TOM |
| ICAO Code: | GATB |
| Coordinates: | 16°43′49″N, 3°0′27″W |
| Destination | Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kano |
| Country: | Nigeria  |
| IATA Code: | KAN |
| ICAO Code: | DNKN |
| Coordinates: | 12°2′51″N, 8°31′28″E |