How far is Lagos from Timbuktu?
The distance between Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) and Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) is 819 miles / 1318 kilometers / 711 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Timbuktu (TOM) to Lagos (LOS) is 1547 miles / 2489 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 41 minutes.
Timbuktu Airport – Murtala Muhammed International Airport
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Distance from Timbuktu to Lagos
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Timbuktu to Lagos. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 818.770 miles
- 1317.683 kilometers
- 711.492 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- 821.572 miles
- 1322.191 kilometers
- 713.926 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 Lagos?
The estimated flight time from Timbuktu Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport is 2 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Timbuktu and Lagos?
The time difference between Timbuktu and Lagos is 1 hour. Lagos is 1 hour ahead of Timbuktu.
Flight carbon footprint between Timbuktu Airport (TOM) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
On average, flying from Timbuktu to Lagos generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 301 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 Lagos
See the map of the shortest flight path between Timbuktu Airport (TOM) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).
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 | Murtala Muhammed International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lagos |
| Country: | Nigeria  |
| IATA Code: | LOS |
| ICAO Code: | DNMM |
| Coordinates: | 6°34′38″N, 3°19′16″E |