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How far is Matadi from Timbuktu?

The distance between Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) and Matadi (Matadi Tshimpi Airport) is 1914 miles / 3080 kilometers / 1663 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Timbuktu (TOM) to Matadi (MAT) is 3076 miles / 4950 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 14 minutes.

Timbuktu Airport – Matadi Tshimpi Airport

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Distance from Timbuktu to Matadi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1913.903 miles
  • 3080.129 kilometers
  • 1663.136 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
  • 1919.885 miles
  • 3089.756 kilometers
  • 1668.335 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 Matadi?

The estimated flight time from Timbuktu Airport to Matadi Tshimpi Airport is 4 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Timbuktu Airport (TOM) and Matadi Tshimpi Airport (MAT)

On average, flying from Timbuktu to Matadi generates about 210 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 210 kilograms equals 462 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 Matadi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Timbuktu Airport (TOM) and Matadi Tshimpi Airport (MAT).

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 Matadi Tshimpi Airport
City: Matadi
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: MAT
ICAO Code: FZAM
Coordinates: 5°47′58″S, 13°26′25″E