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How far is Pietermaritzburg from Accra?

The distance between Accra (Kotoka International Airport) and Pietermaritzburg (Pietermaritzburg Airport) is 3161 miles / 5088 kilometers / 2747 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Accra (ACC) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) is 4760 miles / 7660 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 106 hours 42 minutes.

Kotoka International Airport – Pietermaritzburg Airport

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Distance from Accra to Pietermaritzburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3161.252 miles
  • 5087.542 kilometers
  • 2747.053 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
  • 3168.603 miles
  • 5099.372 kilometers
  • 2753.440 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 Pietermaritzburg?

The estimated flight time from Kotoka International Airport to Pietermaritzburg Airport is 6 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)

On average, flying from Accra to Pietermaritzburg generates about 354 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 354 kilograms equals 779 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 Pietermaritzburg

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

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 Pietermaritzburg Airport
City: Pietermaritzburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: PZB
ICAO Code: FAPM
Coordinates: 29°38′56″S, 30°23′55″E