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How far is Glasgow from Accra?

The distance between Accra (Kotoka International Airport) and Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) is 3472 miles / 5587 kilometers / 3017 nautical miles.

Kotoka International Airport – Glasgow Airport

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Distance from Accra to Glasgow

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3471.838 miles
  • 5587.382 kilometers
  • 3016.945 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
  • 3481.057 miles
  • 5602.218 kilometers
  • 3024.955 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 Glasgow?

The estimated flight time from Kotoka International Airport to Glasgow Airport is 7 hours and 4 minutes.

What is the time difference between Accra and Glasgow?

There is no time difference between Accra and Glasgow.

Flight carbon footprint between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Glasgow Airport (GLA)

On average, flying from Accra to Glasgow generates about 391 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 391 kilograms equals 862 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Accra to Glasgow

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

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 Glasgow Airport
City: Glasgow
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: GLA
ICAO Code: EGPF
Coordinates: 55°52′18″N, 4°25′59″W