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Distance from Kumasi to Sydney

Straight line

15,909 km
9,885 mi · 8,590 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 20 h 23 min

Direction

SE 141°
initial bearing

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How far is Kumasi from Sydney?

Kumasi (Ghana) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 15,909 km in a straight line, that is 9,885 miles or 8,590 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Kumasi and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Kumasi, Sydney lies to the south-east (initial bearing 141°). The route crosses from Ghana into Australia. The halfway point is at -43.9908°, 54.5054°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 23 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Kumasi from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Kumasi and Sydney is 15,909 km (9,885 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Kumasi?

Sydney is to the south-east of Kumasi, at an initial bearing of 141°.

How long is the flight from Kumasi to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 23 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.