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Distance from Cairo to Kumasi

Straight line

4,302 km
2,673 mi · 2,323 NM

By road

6,034 km
3,749 mi

Travel time

85 h 48 min
flight ≈ 5 h 53 min

Direction

WSW 240°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Kumasi?

Cairo (Egypt) and Kumasi (Ghana) are very far apart: 4,302 km in a straight line, that is 2,673 miles or 2,323 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Kumasi is 6,034 km (3,749 miles), about 85 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 40% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Kumasi lies to the south-west (initial bearing 240°). The route crosses from Egypt into Ghana. The halfway point is at 19.0992°, 13.6513°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 53 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Cairo from Kumasi?

By road it is 6,034 km (3,749 miles) from Cairo to Kumasi; in a straight line it is 4,302 km (2,673 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Kumasi?

About 85 h 48 min on the fastest route (6,034 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kumasi from Cairo?

Kumasi is to the south-west of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 240°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Kumasi?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 53 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.