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How far is Charleston, SC, from Accra?

The distance between Accra (Kotoka International Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 5426 miles / 8732 kilometers / 4715 nautical miles.

Kotoka International Airport – Charleston International Airport

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Distance from Accra to Charleston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5425.717 miles
  • 8731.845 kilometers
  • 4714.819 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
  • 5421.407 miles
  • 8724.908 kilometers
  • 4711.073 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 Charleston?

The estimated flight time from Kotoka International Airport to Charleston International Airport is 10 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)

On average, flying from Accra to Charleston generates about 640 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 640 kilograms equals 1 410 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Accra to Charleston

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

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 Charleston International Airport
City: Charleston, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHS
ICAO Code: KCHS
Coordinates: 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W