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How far is João Pessoa from Accra?

The distance between Accra (Kotoka International Airport) and João Pessoa (Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport) is 2556 miles / 4113 kilometers / 2221 nautical miles.

Kotoka International Airport – Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport

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Distance from Accra to João Pessoa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2555.563 miles
  • 4112.780 kilometers
  • 2220.724 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
  • 2554.690 miles
  • 4111.375 kilometers
  • 2219.965 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 João Pessoa?

The estimated flight time from Kotoka International Airport to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport is 5 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA)

On average, flying from Accra to João Pessoa generates about 282 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 282 kilograms equals 621 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Accra to João Pessoa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA).

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 Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport
City: João Pessoa
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: JPA
ICAO Code: SBJP
Coordinates: 7°8′44″S, 34°56′55″W