How far is Accra from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Accra (Kotoka International Airport) is 5296 miles / 8523 kilometers / 4602 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Kotoka International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Accra
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Accra. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5295.718 miles
- 8522.631 kilometers
- 4601.853 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- 5292.719 miles
- 8517.806 kilometers
- 4599.247 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 Washington D.C. to Accra?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Kotoka International Airport is 10 hours and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Accra?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Accra generates about 623 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 623 kilograms equals 1 372 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Accra
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Kotoka International Airport (ACC).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | Kotoka International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Accra |
| Country: | Ghana  |
| IATA Code: | ACC |
| ICAO Code: | DGAA |
| Coordinates: | 5°36′18″N, 0°10′0″W |