How far is East London from Accra?
The distance between Accra (Kotoka International Airport) and East London (East London Airport) is 3231 miles / 5199 kilometers / 2807 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Accra (ACC) to East London (ELS) is 4955 miles / 7974 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 110 hours 25 minutes.
Kotoka International Airport – East London Airport
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Distance from Accra to East London
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Accra to East London. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3230.581 miles
- 5199.115 kilometers
- 2807.298 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- 3239.436 miles
- 5213.367 kilometers
- 2814.993 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 East London?
The estimated flight time from Kotoka International Airport to East London Airport is 6 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Accra and East London?
The time difference between Accra and East London is 2 hours. East London is 2 hours ahead of Accra.
Flight carbon footprint between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and East London Airport (ELS)
On average, flying from Accra to East London generates about 362 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 362 kilograms equals 798 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 East London
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and East London Airport (ELS).
Airport information
| Origin | Kotoka International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Accra |
| Country: | Ghana  |
| IATA Code: | ACC |
| ICAO Code: | DGAA |
| Coordinates: | 5°36′18″N, 0°10′0″W |
| Destination | East London Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | East London |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | ELS |
| ICAO Code: | FAEL |
| Coordinates: | 33°2′8″S, 27°49′33″E |