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How far is Atbara from Accra?

The distance between Accra (Kotoka International Airport) and Atbara (Atbara Airport) is 2458 miles / 3955 kilometers / 2136 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Accra (ACC) to Atbara (ATB) is 3162 miles / 5089 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 73 hours 36 minutes.

Kotoka International Airport – Atbara Airport

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Distance from Accra to Atbara

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Accra to Atbara. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2457.575 miles
  • 3955.084 kilometers
  • 2135.575 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
  • 2456.285 miles
  • 3953.008 kilometers
  • 2134.454 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 Accra to Atbara?

The estimated flight time from Kotoka International Airport to Atbara Airport is 5 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Atbara Airport (ATB)

On average, flying from Accra to Atbara generates about 270 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 270 kilograms equals 596 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Accra to Atbara

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Atbara Airport (ATB).

Airport information

Origin Kotoka International Airport
City: Accra
Country: Ghana Flag of Ghana
IATA Code: ACC
ICAO Code: DGAA
Coordinates: 5°36′18″N, 0°10′0″W
Destination Atbara Airport
City: Atbara
Country: Sudan Flag of Sudan
IATA Code: ATB
ICAO Code: HSAT
Coordinates: 17°42′37″N, 34°3′25″E