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How far is Gwangju from Accra?

The distance between Accra (Kotoka International Airport) and Gwangju (Gwangju Airport) is 8001 miles / 12877 kilometers / 6953 nautical miles.

Kotoka International Airport – Gwangju Airport

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Distance from Accra to Gwangju

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8001.180 miles
  • 12876.651 kilometers
  • 6952.835 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
  • 7992.916 miles
  • 12863.352 kilometers
  • 6945.654 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 Gwangju?

The estimated flight time from Kotoka International Airport to Gwangju Airport is 15 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ)

On average, flying from Accra to Gwangju generates about 999 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 999 kilograms equals 2 201 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Accra to Gwangju

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

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 Gwangju Airport
City: Gwangju
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: KWJ
ICAO Code: RKJJ
Coordinates: 35°7′35″N, 126°48′32″E