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How far is Memphis, TN, from Accra?

The distance between Accra (Kotoka International Airport) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 5991 miles / 9641 kilometers / 5206 nautical miles.

Kotoka International Airport – Memphis International Airport

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Distance from Accra to Memphis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5990.751 miles
  • 9641.180 kilometers
  • 5205.821 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
  • 5985.556 miles
  • 9632.819 kilometers
  • 5201.306 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 Memphis?

The estimated flight time from Kotoka International Airport to Memphis International Airport is 11 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)

On average, flying from Accra to Memphis generates about 715 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 715 kilograms equals 1 577 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Accra to Memphis

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

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 Memphis International Airport
City: Memphis, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEM
ICAO Code: KMEM
Coordinates: 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″W