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Distance from Tokyo to Kumasi

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

NW 311°
initial bearing

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How far is Tokyo from Kumasi?

Tokyo (Japan) and Kumasi (Ghana) 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 Tokyo and Kumasi, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Tokyo, Kumasi lies to the north-west (initial bearing 311°). The route crosses from Japan into Ghana. 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 Tokyo from Kumasi?

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

In which direction is Kumasi from Tokyo?

Kumasi is to the north-west of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 311°.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Kumasi?

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.