How far is Accra from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Accra (Kotoka International Airport) is 2986 miles / 4805 kilometers / 2594 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cape Town (CPT) to Accra (ACC) is 4619 miles / 7434 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 101 hours 51 minutes.
Cape Town International Airport – Kotoka International Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Accra
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Accra. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2985.593 miles
- 4804.847 kilometers
- 2594.410 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- 2996.453 miles
- 4822.323 kilometers
- 2603.846 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 Cape Town to Accra?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Kotoka International Airport is 6 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Accra?
The time difference between Cape Town and Accra is 2 hours. Accra is 2 hours behind Cape Town.
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Accra generates about 333 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 333 kilograms equals 733 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Cape Town to Accra
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Kotoka International Airport (ACC).
Airport information
| Origin | Cape Town International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cape Town |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | CPT |
| ICAO Code: | FACT |
| Coordinates: | 33°57′53″S, 18°36′6″E |
| Destination | Kotoka International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Accra |
| Country: | Ghana  |
| IATA Code: | ACC |
| ICAO Code: | DGAA |
| Coordinates: | 5°36′18″N, 0°10′0″W |