How far is Dakhla from Timbuktu?

The distance between Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) and Dakhla (Dakhla Airport) is 966 miles / 1555 kilometers / 840 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Timbuktu (TOM) to Dakhla (VIL) is 1545 miles / 2487 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 4 minutes.

Distance from Timbuktu to Dakhla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 966.310 miles
• 1555.126 kilometers
• 839.701 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

• 966.260 miles
• 1555.045 kilometers
• 839.657 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 Dakhla?

The estimated flight time from Timbuktu Airport to Dakhla Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.

What is the time difference between Timbuktu and Dakhla?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Timbuktu Airport (TOM) and Dakhla Airport (VIL)

On average, flying from Timbuktu to Dakhla generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 327 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 Dakhla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Timbuktu Airport (TOM) and Dakhla Airport (VIL).

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	Dakhla Airport
City:	Dakhla
Country:	Western Sahara
IATA Code:	VIL
ICAO Code:	GMMH
Coordinates:	23°43′5″N, 15°55′55″W