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How far is Helsinki from Accra?

The distance between Accra (Kotoka International Airport) and Helsinki (Helsinki Airport) is 3995 miles / 6429 kilometers / 3471 nautical miles.

Kotoka International Airport – Helsinki Airport

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Distance from Accra to Helsinki

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3994.803 miles
  • 6429.012 kilometers
  • 3471.389 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
  • 4002.193 miles
  • 6440.905 kilometers
  • 3477.811 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 Helsinki?

The estimated flight time from Kotoka International Airport to Helsinki Airport is 8 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Helsinki Airport (HEL)

On average, flying from Accra to Helsinki generates about 456 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 456 kilograms equals 1 005 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Accra to Helsinki

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

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 Helsinki Airport
City: Helsinki
Country: Finland Flag of Finland
IATA Code: HEL
ICAO Code: EFHK
Coordinates: 60°19′1″N, 24°57′47″E