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How far is Kumasi from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Kumasi (Kumasi Airport) is 2716 miles / 4371 kilometers / 2360 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Kumasi (KMS) is 3785 miles / 6092 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 96 hours 38 minutes.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Kumasi Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Kumasi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2715.804 miles
  • 4370.662 kilometers
  • 2359.969 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
  • 2713.488 miles
  • 4366.936 kilometers
  • 2357.957 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 Nairobi to Kumasi?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kumasi Airport is 5 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Kumasi Airport (KMS)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Kumasi generates about 300 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 300 kilograms equals 662 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nairobi to Kumasi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Kumasi Airport (KMS).

Airport information

Origin Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
City: Nairobi
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: NBO
ICAO Code: HKJK
Coordinates: 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″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