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How far is Yaoundé from Kumasi?

The distance between Kumasi (Kumasi Airport) and Yaoundé (Yaoundé Airport) is 925 miles / 1488 kilometers / 803 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kumasi (KMS) to Yaoundé (YAO) is 1255 miles / 2020 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 30 minutes.

Kumasi Airport – Yaoundé Airport

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925
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1488
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803
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Distance from Kumasi to Yaoundé

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 924.601 miles
  • 1488.001 kilometers
  • 803.456 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
  • 923.824 miles
  • 1486.751 kilometers
  • 802.781 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 Yaoundé?

The estimated flight time from Kumasi Airport to Yaoundé Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kumasi Airport (KMS) and Yaoundé Airport (YAO)

On average, flying from Kumasi to Yaoundé generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 321 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 Yaoundé

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kumasi Airport (KMS) and Yaoundé Airport (YAO).

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 Yaoundé Airport
City: Yaoundé
Country: Cameroon Flag of Cameroon
IATA Code: YAO
ICAO Code: FKKY
Coordinates: 3°50′9″N, 11°31′24″E