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How far is Makokou from Timbuktu?

The distance between Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) and Makokou (Makokou Airport) is 1551 miles / 2496 kilometers / 1348 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Timbuktu (TOM) to Makokou (MKU) is 2743 miles / 4415 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 9 minutes.

Timbuktu Airport – Makokou Airport

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Distance from Timbuktu to Makokou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1551.070 miles
  • 2496.205 kilometers
  • 1347.843 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
  • 1554.388 miles
  • 2501.545 kilometers
  • 1350.726 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 Makokou?

The estimated flight time from Timbuktu Airport to Makokou Airport is 3 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Timbuktu Airport (TOM) and Makokou Airport (MKU)

On average, flying from Timbuktu to Makokou generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 403 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 Makokou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Timbuktu Airport (TOM) and Makokou Airport (MKU).

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 Makokou Airport
City: Makokou
Country: Gabon Flag of Gabon
IATA Code: MKU
ICAO Code: FOOK
Coordinates: 0°34′45″N, 12°53′27″E