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Distance from Kumasi to Abidjan

Straight line

302 km
187 mi · 163 NM

By road

512 km
318 mi

Travel time

7 h 15 min
flight ≈ 53 min

Direction

WSW 241°
initial bearing

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How far is Kumasi from Abidjan?

Kumasi (Ghana) and Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire) are a medium distance apart: 302 km in a straight line, that is 187 miles or 163 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kumasi to Abidjan is 512 km (318 miles), about 7 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 70% longer than the straight line.

From Kumasi, Abidjan lies to the south-west (initial bearing 241°). The route crosses from Ghana into Côte d’Ivoire. The halfway point is at 6.0227°, -2.8145°.

A direct flight would take about 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 Kumasi from Abidjan?

By road it is 512 km (318 miles) from Kumasi to Abidjan; in a straight line it is 302 km (187 miles).

How long is the drive from Kumasi to Abidjan?

About 7 h 15 min on the fastest route (512 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Abidjan from Kumasi?

Abidjan is to the south-west of Kumasi, at an initial bearing of 241°.

How long is the flight from Kumasi to Abidjan?

A direct flight would take about 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.