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How far is Lagos from Kumasi?

The distance between Kumasi (Kumasi Airport) and Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) is 338 miles / 543 kilometers / 293 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kumasi (KMS) to Lagos (LOS) is 439 miles / 707 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 2 minutes.

Kumasi Airport – Murtala Muhammed International Airport

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Distance from Kumasi to Lagos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 337.627 miles
  • 543.359 kilometers
  • 293.390 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
  • 337.237 miles
  • 542.730 kilometers
  • 293.051 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 Kumasi to Lagos?

The estimated flight time from Kumasi Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport is 1 hour and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kumasi Airport (KMS) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)

On average, flying from Kumasi to Lagos generates about 75 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 75 kilograms equals 165 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kumasi to Lagos

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kumasi Airport (KMS) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

Airport information

Origin Kumasi Airport
City: Kumasi
Country: Ghana Flag of Ghana
IATA Code: KMS
ICAO Code: DGSI
Coordinates: 6°42′52″N, 1°35′26″W
Destination Murtala Muhammed International Airport
City: Lagos
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: LOS
ICAO Code: DNMM
Coordinates: 6°34′38″N, 3°19′16″E