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How far is Makurdi from Accra?

The distance between Accra (Kotoka International Airport) and Makurdi (Makurdi Airport) is 620 miles / 998 kilometers / 539 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Accra (ACC) to Makurdi (MDI) is 778 miles / 1252 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 35 minutes.

Kotoka International Airport – Makurdi Airport

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Distance from Accra to Makurdi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 620.260 miles
  • 998.212 kilometers
  • 538.991 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
  • 619.762 miles
  • 997.411 kilometers
  • 538.559 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 Makurdi?

The estimated flight time from Kotoka International Airport to Makurdi Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Makurdi Airport (MDI)

On average, flying from Accra to Makurdi generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 254 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Accra to Makurdi

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

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 Makurdi Airport
City: Makurdi
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: MDI
ICAO Code: DNMK
Coordinates: 7°42′13″N, 8°36′50″E