Current Date And Time In Tombouctou, Mali
Thursday, 18 June 2026
22:59:00 GMT
Capital: Timbuktu
Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 905,000
Area: 56.44 km²
State Code: 6
Find states and regions closest to Tombouctou in Mali with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across Mali and Africa.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Mali
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Tombouctou from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Mopti | 176 mi | 283 km | 153 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Gao | 200 mi | 321 km | 173 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
| Nord | 216 mi | 348 km | 188 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Boucle du Mouhoun | 253 mi | 407 km | 219 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| SĂ©gou | 279 mi | 450 km | 243 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Centre-Nord | 285 mi | 459 km | 248 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Hodh Ech Chargi | 299 mi | 482 km | 260 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Kidal | 313 mi | 504 km | 272 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Sikasso | 317 mi | 510 km | 275 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Centre | 323 mi | 519 km | 280 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Tombouctou by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Tombouctou supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Burkina Faso | 403 mi | 648 km | 350 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Mauritania | 511 mi | 823 km | 444 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
| Guinea | 651 mi | 1,047 km | 565 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
| Ghana | 694 mi | 1,117 km | 603 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Togo | 698 mi | 1,124 km | 606 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Tombouctou. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
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| Tombouctou (You) | Mali | 905,000 | 56 | 1.80 |
| Mopti | Mali | 2,815,000 | 79,017 | 35.60 |
| Gao | Mali | 685,000 | 170,572 | 4.00 |
| Nord | Burkina Faso | 1,715,000 | 16,207 | 81.05 |
| Boucle du Mouhoun | Burkina Faso | 1,923,000 | 34,333 | 55.75 |
| SĂ©gou | Mali | — | 64,821 | — |
| Centre-Nord | Burkina Faso | 1,797,000 | 19,829 | 90.76 |
| Hodh Ech Chargi | Mauritania | — | 182,267 | — |
| Kidal | Mali | 95,000 | 151,450 | 0.60 |
| Sikasso | Mali | 3,165,000 | 64,821 | 48.80 |
| Centre | Burkina Faso | — | 2,805 | — |
How does Tombouctou rank within Mali? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Tombouctou appears are highlighted with ⭐.
Tombouctou is a state or region within Mali in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Tombouctou is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to Tombouctou by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Mali page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Africa.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Tombouctou using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°â€“360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Tombouctou.
Knowing the distance from Tombouctou to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Mali. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Tombouctou map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Tombouctou to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°â€“360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To Tombouctou table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Tombouctou below the states table, or compare all Mali states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Africa. Use the population & area comparison and Mali state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.
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