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How far is Mbanza Congo from Timbuktu?

The distance between Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) and Mbanza Congo (Mbanza Congo Airport) is 1973 miles / 3175 kilometers / 1714 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Timbuktu (TOM) to Mbanza Congo (SSY) is 3063 miles / 4929 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 25 minutes.

Timbuktu Airport – Mbanza Congo Airport

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Distance from Timbuktu to Mbanza Congo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1972.724 miles
  • 3174.791 kilometers
  • 1714.250 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
  • 1978.731 miles
  • 3184.459 kilometers
  • 1719.470 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 Mbanza Congo?

The estimated flight time from Timbuktu Airport to Mbanza Congo Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Timbuktu Airport (TOM) and Mbanza Congo Airport (SSY)

On average, flying from Timbuktu to Mbanza Congo generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 474 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 Mbanza Congo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Timbuktu Airport (TOM) and Mbanza Congo Airport (SSY).

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 Mbanza Congo Airport
City: Mbanza Congo
Country: Angola Flag of Angola
IATA Code: SSY
ICAO Code: FNBC
Coordinates: 6°16′11″S, 14°14′49″E