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How far is Kayes from Rabat?

The distance between Rabat (Rabat–Salé Airport) and Kayes (Kayes Airport) is 1378 miles / 2218 kilometers / 1198 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rabat (RBA) to Kayes (KYS) is 2026 miles / 3260 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 58 minutes.

Rabat–Salé Airport – Kayes Airport

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1378
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2218
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1198
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Distance from Rabat to Kayes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1378.127 miles
  • 2217.880 kilometers
  • 1197.560 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
  • 1383.085 miles
  • 2225.859 kilometers
  • 1201.868 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 Rabat to Kayes?

The estimated flight time from Rabat–Salé Airport to Kayes Airport is 3 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rabat–Salé Airport (RBA) and Kayes Airport (KYS)

On average, flying from Rabat to Kayes generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 379 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rabat to Kayes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rabat–Salé Airport (RBA) and Kayes Airport (KYS).

Airport information

Origin Rabat–Salé Airport
City: Rabat
Country: Morocco Flag of Morocco
IATA Code: RBA
ICAO Code: GMME
Coordinates: 34°3′5″N, 6°45′5″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