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How far is Kayes from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Kayes (Kayes Airport) is 3862 miles / 6215 kilometers / 3356 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Johannesburg (JNB) to Kayes (KYS) is 5730 miles / 9221 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 125 hours 1 minutes.

OR Tambo International Airport – Kayes Airport

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3862
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6215
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3356
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Distance from Johannesburg to Kayes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3861.797 miles
  • 6214.960 kilometers
  • 3355.810 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
  • 3869.767 miles
  • 6227.786 kilometers
  • 3362.735 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 Johannesburg to Kayes?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Kayes Airport is 7 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Kayes Airport (KYS)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Kayes generates about 439 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 439 kilograms equals 968 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Johannesburg to Kayes

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Kayes Airport (KYS).

Airport information

Origin OR Tambo International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: JNB
ICAO Code: FAOR
Coordinates: 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E
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