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How far is Kumasi from Niamey?

The distance between Niamey (Diori Hamani International Airport) and Kumasi (Kumasi Airport) is 531 miles / 855 kilometers / 462 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Niamey (NIM) to Kumasi (KMS) is 711 miles / 1144 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 13 minutes.

Diori Hamani International Airport – Kumasi Airport

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Distance from Niamey to Kumasi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 531.323 miles
  • 855.082 kilometers
  • 461.707 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
  • 533.328 miles
  • 858.309 kilometers
  • 463.450 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 Niamey to Kumasi?

The estimated flight time from Diori Hamani International Airport to Kumasi Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) and Kumasi Airport (KMS)

On average, flying from Niamey to Kumasi generates about 103 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 103 kilograms equals 228 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Niamey to Kumasi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) and Kumasi Airport (KMS).

Airport information

Origin Diori Hamani International Airport
City: Niamey
Country: Niger Flag of Niger
IATA Code: NIM
ICAO Code: DRRN
Coordinates: 13°28′53″N, 2°11′0″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