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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Accra?

The distance between Accra (Kotoka International Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 5724 miles / 9211 kilometers / 4974 nautical miles.

Kotoka International Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from Accra to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5723.680 miles
  • 9211.371 kilometers
  • 4973.742 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
  • 5720.235 miles
  • 9205.826 kilometers
  • 4970.749 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 Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Kotoka International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 11 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Accra to Grand Rapids generates about 679 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 679 kilograms equals 1 498 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Accra to Grand Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

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 Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W