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Distance from Kumasi to Tokyo

Straight line

13,822 km
8,588 mi · 7,463 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 17 h 47 min

Direction

NE 38°
initial bearing

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How far is Kumasi from Tokyo?

Kumasi (Ghana) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 13,822 km in a straight line, that is 8,588 miles or 7,463 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 Tokyo, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Kumasi, Tokyo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 38°). The route crosses from Ghana into Japan. The halfway point is at 48.3773°, 53.0932°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 47 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Kumasi from Tokyo?

The straight-line distance between Kumasi and Tokyo is 13,822 km (8,588 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Tokyo from Kumasi?

Tokyo is to the north-east of Kumasi, at an initial bearing of 38°.

How long is the flight from Kumasi to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 47 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.