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Distance from Kumasi to Lima

Straight line

8,598 km
5,342 mi · 4,642 NM

By road

6,921 km
4,300 mi

Travel time

96 h 16 min
flight ≈ 11 h 15 min

Direction

WSW 256°
initial bearing

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How far is Kumasi from Lima?

Kumasi (Ghana) and Lima (Peru) are very far apart: 8,598 km in a straight line, that is 5,342 miles or 4,642 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kumasi to Lima is 6,921 km (4,300 miles), about 96 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Kumasi, Lima lies to the west (initial bearing 256°). The route crosses from Ghana into Peru. The halfway point is at -3.3824°, -38.9848°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 15 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 Lima?

By road it is 6,921 km (4,300 miles) from Kumasi to Lima; in a straight line it is 8,598 km (5,342 miles).

How long is the drive from Kumasi to Lima?

About 96 h 16 min on the fastest route (6,921 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lima from Kumasi?

Lima is to the west of Kumasi, at an initial bearing of 256°.

How long is the flight from Kumasi to Lima?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 15 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.