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How far is Kumasi from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Kumasi (Kumasi Airport) is 5172 miles / 8323 kilometers / 4494 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Kumasi Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Kumasi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5171.620 miles
  • 8322.915 kilometers
  • 4494.015 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
  • 5168.451 miles
  • 8317.815 kilometers
  • 4491.261 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 Washington D.C. to Kumasi?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Kumasi Airport is 10 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Kumasi Airport (KMS)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Kumasi generates about 606 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 606 kilograms equals 1 337 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Kumasi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Kumasi Airport (KMS).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W
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