How far is Nairobi from Accra?
The distance between Accra (Kotoka International Airport) and Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) is 2606 miles / 4194 kilometers / 2265 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Accra (ACC) to Nairobi (NBO) is 3633 miles / 5847 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 93 hours 48 minutes.
Kotoka International Airport – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
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Distance from Accra to Nairobi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Accra to Nairobi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2606.238 miles
- 4194.333 kilometers
- 2264.758 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- 2603.887 miles
- 4190.550 kilometers
- 2262.716 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 Nairobi?
The estimated flight time from Kotoka International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 5 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Accra and Nairobi?
The time difference between Accra and Nairobi is 3 hours. Nairobi is 3 hours ahead of Accra.
Flight carbon footprint between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
On average, flying from Accra to Nairobi generates about 288 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 288 kilograms equals 634 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 Nairobi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
Airport information
| Origin | Kotoka International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Accra |
| Country: | Ghana  |
| IATA Code: | ACC |
| ICAO Code: | DGAA |
| Coordinates: | 5°36′18″N, 0°10′0″W |
| Destination | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | NBO |
| ICAO Code: | HKJK |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E |
Airlines flying from Accra (ACC) to Nairobi (NBO)
| Kenya Airways |