How far is Timbuktu from Walvis Bay?

The distance between Walvis Bay (Walvis Bay Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 2979 miles / 4795 kilometers / 2589 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Walvis Bay (WVB) to Timbuktu (TOM) is 4975 miles / 8007 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 123 hours 4 minutes.

Distance from Walvis Bay to Timbuktu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2979.388 miles
• 4794.861 kilometers
• 2589.018 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

• 2991.779 miles
• 4814.802 kilometers
• 2599.785 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 Walvis Bay to Timbuktu?

The estimated flight time from Walvis Bay Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 6 hours and 8 minutes.

What is the time difference between Walvis Bay and Timbuktu?

The time difference between Walvis Bay and Timbuktu is 2 hours. Timbuktu is 2 hours behind Walvis Bay.

Flight carbon footprint between Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)

On average, flying from Walvis Bay to Timbuktu generates about 332 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 332 kilograms equals 731 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Walvis Bay to Timbuktu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM).

Airport information

Origin	Walvis Bay Airport
City:	Walvis Bay
Country:	Namibia
IATA Code:	WVB
ICAO Code:	FYWB
Coordinates:	22°58′47″S, 14°38′43″E

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