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How far is Kayes from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Kayes (Kayes Airport) is 3350 miles / 5391 kilometers / 2911 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Kayes Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Kayes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3349.935 miles
  • 5391.198 kilometers
  • 2911.014 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
  • 3358.450 miles
  • 5404.902 kilometers
  • 2918.414 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 Rio De Janeiro to Kayes?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Kayes Airport is 6 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Kayes Airport (KYS)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Kayes generates about 376 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 376 kilograms equals 830 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rio De Janeiro to Kayes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Kayes Airport (KYS).

Airport information

Origin Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
City: Rio De Janeiro
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: GIG
ICAO Code: SBGL
Coordinates: 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″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