Driving from Koforidua to Kumasi
Kumasi lies 165 km (102 mi) north-west of Koforidua, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 2 h 31 min without stops, over roughly 201 km (125 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Koforidua | Kumasi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ghana | Ghana |
| Population | 151,255 | 2.5 million |
| Elevation | 172 m (564 ft) | 270 m (886 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Accra) | UTC+0 (Africa/Accra) |
Where to book car hire from Koforidua to Kumasi
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Staying in Kumasi
Our booking partner lists 160 places to stay in Kumasi. Of the 107 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (64), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 1,641 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Kumasi
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Common questions
How far is Kumasi from Koforidua?
165 km (102 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Koforidua; by road roughly 201 km (125 mi).
How long does it take to get from Koforidua to Kumasi by car?
About 2 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Koforidua and Kumasi?
No, both are on Africa/Accra at the moment.
Where can I stay in Kumasi?
Our booking partner lists 160 places to stay in Kumasi, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.