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How far is Columbus, OH, from Accra?

The distance between Accra (Kotoka International Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 5589 miles / 8994 kilometers / 4856 nautical miles.

Kotoka International Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport

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Distance from Accra to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5588.549 miles
  • 8993.897 kilometers
  • 4856.316 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
  • 5584.985 miles
  • 8988.162 kilometers
  • 4853.219 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Kotoka International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 11 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

On average, flying from Accra to Columbus generates about 661 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 661 kilograms equals 1 458 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Accra to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W