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How far is Ottawa from Accra?

The distance between Accra (Kotoka International Airport) and Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) is 5242 miles / 8436 kilometers / 4555 nautical miles.

Kotoka International Airport – Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport

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Distance from Accra to Ottawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5241.693 miles
  • 8435.687 kilometers
  • 4554.906 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
  • 5240.052 miles
  • 8433.047 kilometers
  • 4553.481 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 Ottawa?

The estimated flight time from Kotoka International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is 10 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)

On average, flying from Accra to Ottawa generates about 615 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 615 kilograms equals 1 357 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Accra to Ottawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW).

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 Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W