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How far is Galle from Accra?

The distance between Accra (Kotoka International Airport) and Galle (Koggala Airport) is 5533 miles / 8905 kilometers / 4808 nautical miles.

Kotoka International Airport – Koggala Airport

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5533
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8905
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4808
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
10 h 58 min
Time Difference
5 h 30 min
CO2 emission
654 kg

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Distance from Accra to Galle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5533.309 miles
  • 8904.997 kilometers
  • 4808.314 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
  • 5526.946 miles
  • 8894.757 kilometers
  • 4802.785 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 Galle?

The estimated flight time from Kotoka International Airport to Koggala Airport is 10 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Koggala Airport (KCT)

On average, flying from Accra to Galle generates about 654 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 654 kilograms equals 1 442 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Accra to Galle

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

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 Koggala Airport
City: Galle
Country: Sri Lanka Flag of Sri Lanka
IATA Code: KCT
ICAO Code: VCCK
Coordinates: 5°59′37″N, 80°19′13″E