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How far is Kayes from Smara?

The distance between Smara (Smara Airport) and Kayes (Kayes Airport) is 843 miles / 1357 kilometers / 733 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Smara (SMW) to Kayes (KYS) is 1429 miles / 2300 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 25 minutes.

Smara Airport – Kayes Airport

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1357
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733
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Distance from Smara to Kayes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 842.977 miles
  • 1356.640 kilometers
  • 732.527 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
  • 846.629 miles
  • 1362.517 kilometers
  • 735.700 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 Smara to Kayes?

The estimated flight time from Smara Airport to Kayes Airport is 2 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Smara Airport (SMW) and Kayes Airport (KYS)

On average, flying from Smara to Kayes generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 306 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Smara to Kayes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Smara Airport (SMW) and Kayes Airport (KYS).

Airport information

Origin Smara Airport
City: Smara
Country: Western Sahara Flag of Western Sahara
IATA Code: SMW
ICAO Code: GMMA
Coordinates: 26°43′54″N, 11°41′4″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