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How far is Knoxville, TN, from Accra?

The distance between Accra (Kotoka International Airport) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 5651 miles / 9094 kilometers / 4911 nautical miles.

Kotoka International Airport – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport

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Distance from Accra to Knoxville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5650.994 miles
  • 9094.393 kilometers
  • 4910.579 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
  • 5646.629 miles
  • 9087.368 kilometers
  • 4906.786 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 Knoxville?

The estimated flight time from Kotoka International Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 11 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)

On average, flying from Accra to Knoxville generates about 670 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 670 kilograms equals 1 476 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Accra to Knoxville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).

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 Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport
City: Knoxville, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TYS
ICAO Code: KTYS
Coordinates: 35°48′39″N, 83°59′38″W