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How far is Kisumu from Yaoundé?

The distance between Yaoundé (Yaoundé Airport) and Kisumu (Kisumu International Airport) is 1626 miles / 2617 kilometers / 1413 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yaoundé (YAO) to Kisumu (KIS) is 2443 miles / 3931 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 22 minutes.

Yaoundé Airport – Kisumu International Airport

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Distance from Yaoundé to Kisumu

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Yaoundé to Kisumu. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1626.437 miles
  • 2617.497 kilometers
  • 1413.335 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
  • 1624.913 miles
  • 2615.043 kilometers
  • 1412.010 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 Yaoundé to Kisumu?

The estimated flight time from Yaoundé Airport to Kisumu International Airport is 3 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yaoundé Airport (YAO) and Kisumu International Airport (KIS)

On average, flying from Yaoundé to Kisumu generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 414 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Yaoundé to Kisumu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yaoundé Airport (YAO) and Kisumu International Airport (KIS).

Airport information

Origin Yaoundé Airport
City: Yaoundé
Country: Cameroon Flag of Cameroon
IATA Code: YAO
ICAO Code: FKKY
Coordinates: 3°50′9″N, 11°31′24″E
Destination Kisumu International Airport
City: Kisumu
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: KIS
ICAO Code: HKKI
Coordinates: 0°5′10″S, 34°43′44″E