How far is Washington D.C. from Accra?
The distance between Accra (Kotoka International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 5296 miles / 8523 kilometers / 4602 nautical miles.
Kotoka International Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport
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Distance from Accra to Washington D.C.
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Accra to Washington D.C.. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5295.718 miles
- 8522.631 kilometers
- 4601.853 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- 5292.719 miles
- 8517.806 kilometers
- 4599.247 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 Washington D.C.?
The estimated flight time from Kotoka International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 10 hours and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Accra and Washington D.C.?
Flight carbon footprint between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
On average, flying from Accra to Washington D.C. generates about 623 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 623 kilograms equals 1 372 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Accra to Washington D.C.
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
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 | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |