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How far is Kayes from Accra?

The distance between Accra (Kotoka International Airport) and Kayes (Kayes Airport) is 978 miles / 1574 kilometers / 850 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Accra (ACC) to Kayes (KYS) is 1355 miles / 2180 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 23 minutes.

Kotoka International Airport – Kayes Airport

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Distance from Accra to Kayes

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Accra to Kayes. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 978.154 miles
  • 1574.186 kilometers
  • 849.992 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
  • 979.438 miles
  • 1576.253 kilometers
  • 851.109 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 Accra to Kayes?

The estimated flight time from Kotoka International Airport to Kayes Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

What is the time difference between Accra and Kayes?

There is no time difference between Accra and Kayes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Kayes Airport (KYS)

On average, flying from Accra to Kayes generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Accra to Kayes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Kayes Airport (KYS).

Airport information

Origin Kotoka International Airport
City: Accra
Country: Ghana Flag of Ghana
IATA Code: ACC
ICAO Code: DGAA
Coordinates: 5°36′18″N, 0°10′0″W
Destination Kayes Airport
City: Kayes
Country: Mali Flag of Mali
IATA Code: KYS
ICAO Code: GAKY
Coordinates: 14°28′52″N, 11°24′15″W