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Distance from Lima to Kumasi

Straight line

8,598 km
5,342 mi · 4,642 NM

By road

6,915 km
4,297 mi

Travel time

96 h 56 min
flight ≈ 11 h 15 min

Direction

E 80°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Kumasi?

Lima (Peru) and Kumasi (Ghana) 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, Lima to Kumasi is 6,915 km (4,297 miles), about 96 h 56 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lima, Kumasi lies to the east (initial bearing 80°). The route crosses from Peru into Ghana. 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 Lima from Kumasi?

By road it is 6,915 km (4,297 miles) from Lima to Kumasi; in a straight line it is 8,598 km (5,342 miles).

How long is the drive from Lima to Kumasi?

About 96 h 56 min on the fastest route (6,915 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kumasi from Lima?

Kumasi is to the east of Lima, at an initial bearing of 80°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Kumasi?

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.