How far is Kayes from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Kayes (Kayes Airport) is 3482 miles / 5604 kilometers / 3026 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Kayes (KYS) is 4813 miles / 7746 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 117 hours 6 minutes.

Distance from Nairobi to Kayes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3482.445 miles
• 5604.452 kilometers
• 3026.162 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

• 3480.573 miles
• 5601.440 kilometers
• 3024.535 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 Nairobi to Kayes?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kayes Airport is 7 hours and 5 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Kayes?

The time difference between Nairobi and Kayes is 3 hours. Kayes is 3 hours behind Nairobi.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Kayes Airport (KYS)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Kayes generates about 392 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 392 kilograms equals 865 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nairobi to Kayes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Kayes Airport (KYS).

Airport information

Origin	Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
City:	Nairobi
Country:	Kenya
IATA Code:	NBO
ICAO Code:	HKJK
Coordinates:	1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E

Destination	Kayes Airport
City:	Kayes
Country:	Mali
IATA Code:	KYS
ICAO Code:	GAKY
Coordinates:	14°28′52″N, 11°24′15″W