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How far is London from Accra?

The distance between Accra (Kotoka International Airport) and London (London International Airport) is 5502 miles / 8855 kilometers / 4781 nautical miles.

Kotoka International Airport – London International Airport

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Distance from Accra to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5502.275 miles
  • 8855.054 kilometers
  • 4781.346 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
  • 5499.452 miles
  • 8850.509 kilometers
  • 4778.893 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 London?

The estimated flight time from Kotoka International Airport to London International Airport is 10 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and London International Airport (YXU)

On average, flying from Accra to London generates about 650 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 650 kilograms equals 1 433 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Accra to London

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

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 London International Airport
City: London
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXU
ICAO Code: CYXU
Coordinates: 43°2′8″N, 81°9′14″W