How far is Kayes from Timbuktu?
The distance between Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) and Kayes (Kayes Airport) is 580 miles / 934 kilometers / 504 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Timbuktu (TOM) to Kayes (KYS) is 798 miles / 1284 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 2 minutes.
Timbuktu Airport – Kayes Airport
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Distance from Timbuktu to Kayes
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Timbuktu to Kayes. 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 Timbuktu to Kayes?
The estimated flight time from Timbuktu Airport to Kayes Airport is 1 hour and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Timbuktu and Kayes?
Flight carbon footprint between Timbuktu Airport (TOM) and Kayes Airport (KYS)
On average, flying from Timbuktu to Kayes 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 Timbuktu to Kayes
See the map of the shortest flight path between Timbuktu Airport (TOM) and Kayes Airport (KYS).
Airport information
| Origin | Timbuktu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Timbuktu |
| Country: | Mali  |
| IATA Code: | TOM |
| ICAO Code: | GATB |
| Coordinates: | 16°43′49″N, 3°0′27″W |
| Destination | Kayes Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kayes |
| Country: | Mali |
| IATA Code: | KYS |
| ICAO Code: | GAKY |
| Coordinates: | 14°28′52″N, 11°24′15″W |