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How far is Accra from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Accra (Kotoka International Airport) is 3507 miles / 5643 kilometers / 3047 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Kotoka International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Accra

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3506.674 miles
  • 5643.445 kilometers
  • 3047.216 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
  • 3509.308 miles
  • 5647.684 kilometers
  • 3049.505 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 Rio De Janeiro to Accra?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Kotoka International Airport is 7 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Kotoka International Airport (ACC)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Accra generates about 395 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 395 kilograms equals 872 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rio De Janeiro to Accra

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Kotoka International Airport (ACC).

Airport information

Origin Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
City: Rio De Janeiro
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: GIG
ICAO Code: SBGL
Coordinates: 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″W
Destination 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