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How far is Columbus, OH, from Accra?

The distance between Accra (Kotoka International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 5590 miles / 8997 kilometers / 4858 nautical miles.

Kotoka International Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Accra to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5590.413 miles
  • 8996.897 kilometers
  • 4857.936 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
  • 5586.814 miles
  • 8991.105 kilometers
  • 4854.808 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Kotoka International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 11 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Accra to Columbus generates about 662 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 662 kilograms equals 1 459 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Accra to Columbus

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

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 Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W