How far is Smara from Timbuktu?

The distance between Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) and Smara (Smara Airport) is 885 miles / 1424 kilometers / 769 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Timbuktu (TOM) to Smara (SMW) is 1960 miles / 3155 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 11 minutes.

Distance from Timbuktu to Smara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 885.107 miles
• 1424.441 kilometers
• 769.137 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

• 886.810 miles
• 1427.183 kilometers
• 770.617 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 Smara?

The estimated flight time from Timbuktu Airport to Smara Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

What is the time difference between Timbuktu and Smara?

The time difference between Timbuktu and Smara is 1 hour. Smara is 1 hour ahead of Timbuktu.

Flight carbon footprint between Timbuktu Airport (TOM) and Smara Airport (SMW)

On average, flying from Timbuktu to Smara generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 314 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 Smara

See the map of the shortest flight path between Timbuktu Airport (TOM) and Smara Airport (SMW).

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	Smara Airport
City:	Smara
Country:	Western Sahara
IATA Code:	SMW
ICAO Code:	GMMA
Coordinates:	26°43′54″N, 11°41′4″W