Distance from Dakar to Kumasi
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How far is Dakar from Kumasi?
Dakar (Senegal) and Kumasi (Ghana) are quite far apart: 1,942 km in a straight line, that is 1,207 miles or 1,049 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Dakar, Kumasi lies to the south-east (initial bearing 116°). The route crosses from Senegal into Ghana. The halfway point is at 10.7914°, -9.4291°.
A direct flight would take about 2 h 56 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Dakar
- Dakar – Camayenne 704 km
- Dakar – Conakry 704 km
- Dakar – Bamako 1,045 km
- Dakar – Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 1,505 km
- Dakar – Santa Cruz de Tenerife 1,537 km
- Dakar – Ouagadougou 1,739 km
- Dakar – Abidjan 1,800 km
- Dakar – Accra 2,142 km
Other distances from Kumasi
- Kumasi – Accra 202 km
- Kumasi – Abidjan 302 km
- Kumasi – Lagos 555 km
- Kumasi – Ibadan 615 km
- Kumasi – Ouagadougou 631 km
- Kumasi – Benin City 802 km
- Kumasi – Bamako 963 km
- Kumasi – Port Harcourt 979 km
- Kumasi – Kaduna 1,084 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dakar from Kumasi?
The straight-line distance between Dakar and Kumasi is 1,942 km (1,207 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Kumasi from Dakar?
Kumasi is to the south-east of Dakar, at an initial bearing of 116°.
How long is the flight from Dakar to Kumasi?
A direct flight would take about 2 h 56 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.