Distance from Dakar to Timbuktu
Distance between Dakar and Timbuktu is 1562 kilometers (971 miles).
Driving distance from Dakar to Timbuktu is 2366 kilometers (1470 miles).
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Distance Map Between Dakar and Timbuktu
Dakar, Senegal ↔ Timbuktu, Mali = 971 miles = 1562 km.
How far is it between Dakar and Timbuktu
Dakar is located in Senegal with (14.6937,-17.4441) coordinates and Timbuktu is located in Mali with (16.7735,-3.0074) coordinates. The calculated flying distance from Dakar to Timbuktu is equal to 971 miles which is equal to 1562 km.
If you want to go by car, the driving distance between Dakar and Timbuktu is 2365.9 km. If you ride your car with an average speed of 112 kilometers/hour (70 miles/h), travel time will be 21 hours 07 minutes. Please check the avg. speed travel time table on the right for various options.
Difference between fly and go by a car is 804 km.
| City/Place | Latitude and Longitude | GPS Coordinates |
|---|---|---|
| Dakar | 14.6937, -17.4441 | 14° 41´ 37.3200'' N 17° 26´ 38.6160'' W |
| Timbuktu | 16.7735, -3.0074 | 16° 46´ 24.5280'' N 3° 0´ 26.7120'' W |
Estimated Travel Time Between Dakar and Timbuktu
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48 km/h) | 49 hours 17 minutes |
| 40 mph (64 km/h) | 36 hours 58 minutes |
| 50 mph (80 km/h) | 29 hours 34 minutes |
| 60 mph (97 km/h) | 24 hours 23 minutes |
| 70 mph (112 km/h) | 21 hours 07 minutes |
| 75 mph (120 km/h) | 19 hours 42 minutes |
Related Distances from Dakar
| Cities | Distance |
|---|---|
| Dakar to Koulikoro | 1357 km |
| Dakar to San | 1760 km |
| Dakar to Kati | 1337 km |
| Dakar to Bougouni | 1517 km |
| Dakar to Koutiala | 1666 km |
Related Distances to Timbuktu
| Cities | Distance |
|---|---|
| Grand Dakar to Timbuktu | 2362 km |
| Dakar to Timbuktu | 2366 km |