How far is Timbuktu from Xining?

The distance between Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 6341 miles / 10204 kilometers / 5510 nautical miles.

Distance from Xining to Timbuktu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 6340.616 miles
• 10204.232 kilometers
• 5509.845 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

• 6331.204 miles
• 10189.085 kilometers
• 5501.666 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 Xining to Timbuktu?

The estimated flight time from Xining Caojiabao International Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 12 hours and 30 minutes.

What is the time difference between Xining and Timbuktu?

The time difference between Xining and Timbuktu is 8 hours. Timbuktu is 8 hours behind Xining.

Flight carbon footprint between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)

On average, flying from Xining to Timbuktu generates about 763 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 763 kilograms equals 1 682 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Xining to Timbuktu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM).

Airport information

Origin	Xining Caojiabao International Airport
City:	Xining
Country:	China
IATA Code:	XNN
ICAO Code:	ZLXN
Coordinates:	36°31′39″N, 102°2′34″E

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