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How far is Kumasi from Kigali?

The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Kumasi (Kumasi Airport) is 2271 miles / 3654 kilometers / 1973 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kigali (KGL) to Kumasi (KMS) is 3199 miles / 5148 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 81 hours 48 minutes.

Kigali International Airport – Kumasi Airport

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2271
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3654
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1973
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Distance from Kigali to Kumasi

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kigali to Kumasi. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2270.569 miles
  • 3654.127 kilometers
  • 1973.071 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 2269.059 miles
  • 3651.696 kilometers
  • 1971.758 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Kigali to Kumasi?

The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to Kumasi Airport is 4 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Kumasi Airport (KMS)

On average, flying from Kigali to Kumasi generates about 249 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 249 kilograms equals 548 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kigali to Kumasi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Kumasi Airport (KMS).

Airport information

Origin Kigali International Airport
City: Kigali
Country: Rwanda Flag of Rwanda
IATA Code: KGL
ICAO Code: HRYR
Coordinates: 1°58′7″S, 30°8′22″E
Destination Kumasi Airport
City: Kumasi
Country: Ghana Flag of Ghana
IATA Code: KMS
ICAO Code: DGSI
Coordinates: 6°42′52″N, 1°35′26″W