Distance from Kano to Timbuktu

The distance between Kano, Nigeria and Timbuktu, Mali is 1,350 kilometers (839 miles).

Kano, Kano State, Nigeria

Timbuktu, Tombouctou, Mali

From Kano to Timbuktu, the straight-line distance is 1,350 kilometers, heading northwest. Kano is situated at an altitude of 484 meters above sea level, while Timbuktu is at 274 meters.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 4-5 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 2-3 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 km/h
Kano, Nigeria

Local time:

Time Zone: Africa/Lagos

Coordinates: 12.0001° N 8.5167° E

Elevation: 484 m (1,588 ft)

Nearby airports:
  • Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)
  • Zaria Airport (ZAR)
  • Kaduna (KAD)
  • Zinder Airport (ZND)
  • Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport (BCU)
Timbuktu, Mali

Local time:

Time Zone: Africa/Bamako

Coordinates: 16.7735° N 3.0074° W

Elevation: 274 m (899 ft)

Nearby airports:
  • Timbuktu Airport (TOM)
  • Mopti Airport (MZI)
  • Gao (GAQ)
  • Ouahigouya Airport (OUG)
  • Néma Airport (EMN)

Other distances from Kano

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Kano to Lagos 832 km
From Kano to Abuja 344 km
From Kano to Port Harcourt 816 km
From Kano to Kaduna 201 km
From Kano to Ibadan 719 km

Other distances from Timbuktu

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Timbuktu to Bamako 706 km
From Timbuktu to Sikasso 668 km
From Timbuktu to Koutiala 553 km
From Timbuktu to Ségou 508 km
From Timbuktu to Kayes 940 km

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