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How far is Kayes from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Kayes (Kayes Airport) is 3874 miles / 6234 kilometers / 3366 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cape Town (CPT) to Kayes (KYS) is 5888 miles / 9476 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 126 hours 56 minutes.

Cape Town International Airport – Kayes Airport

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Distance from Cape Town to Kayes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3873.589 miles
  • 6233.937 kilometers
  • 3366.057 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
  • 3885.901 miles
  • 6253.751 kilometers
  • 3376.756 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 Cape Town to Kayes?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Kayes Airport is 7 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Kayes Airport (KYS)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Kayes generates about 441 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 441 kilograms equals 971 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cape Town to Kayes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Kayes Airport (KYS).

Airport information

Origin Cape Town International Airport
City: Cape Town
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: CPT
ICAO Code: FACT
Coordinates: 33°57′53″S, 18°36′6″E
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