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How far is Kayes from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Kayes (Kayes Airport) is 2240 miles / 3605 kilometers / 1946 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Kayes Airport

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Distance from Recife to Kayes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2239.972 miles
  • 3604.885 kilometers
  • 1946.482 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
  • 2244.500 miles
  • 3612.173 kilometers
  • 1950.417 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 Recife to Kayes?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Kayes Airport is 4 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Kayes Airport (KYS)

On average, flying from Recife to Kayes generates about 245 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 245 kilograms equals 540 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Kayes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Kayes Airport (KYS).

Airport information

Origin Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport
City: Recife
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: REC
ICAO Code: SBRF
Coordinates: 8°7′35″S, 34°55′24″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