How far is Timbuktu from Dakhla?

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

The driving distance from Dakhla (VIL) to Timbuktu (TOM) is 1545 miles / 2487 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 5 minutes.

Distance from Dakhla to Timbuktu

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Dakhla to Timbuktu. 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 Dakhla to Timbuktu?

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

What is the time difference between Dakhla and Timbuktu?

The time difference between Dakhla and Timbuktu is 1 hour. Timbuktu is 1 hour behind Dakhla.

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

On average, flying from Dakhla to Timbuktu 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 Dakhla to Timbuktu

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

Airport information

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

Destination	Timbuktu Airport
City:	Timbuktu
Country:	Mali
IATA Code:	TOM
ICAO Code:	GATB
Coordinates:	16°43′49″N, 3°0′27″W