How far is Timbuktu from Kayes?
The distance between Kayes (Kayes Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 580 miles / 934 kilometers / 504 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kayes (KYS) to Timbuktu (TOM) is 798 miles / 1284 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 2 minutes.
Kayes Airport – Timbuktu Airport
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Distance from Kayes to Timbuktu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kayes to Timbuktu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 580.441 miles
- 934.129 kilometers
- 504.389 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- 579.909 miles
- 933.274 kilometers
- 503.927 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 Kayes to Timbuktu?
The estimated flight time from Kayes Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 1 hour and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kayes and Timbuktu?
Flight carbon footprint between Kayes Airport (KYS) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)
On average, flying from Kayes to Timbuktu generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 243 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kayes to Timbuktu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kayes Airport (KYS) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM).
Airport information
| Origin | Kayes Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kayes |
| Country: | Mali  |
| IATA Code: | KYS |
| ICAO Code: | GAKY |
| Coordinates: | 14°28′52″N, 11°24′15″W |
| Destination | Timbuktu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Timbuktu |
| Country: | Mali |
| IATA Code: | TOM |
| ICAO Code: | GATB |
| Coordinates: | 16°43′49″N, 3°0′27″W |