How far is Accra from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Accra (Kotoka International Airport) is 5111 miles / 8225 kilometers / 4441 nautical miles.
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Kotoka International Airport
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Distance from New York to Accra
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Accra. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5110.785 miles
- 8225.011 kilometers
- 4441.151 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- 5108.606 miles
- 8221.504 kilometers
- 4439.257 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 New York to Accra?
The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Kotoka International Airport is 10 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and Accra?
The time difference between New York and Accra is 5 hours. Accra is 5 hours ahead of New York.
Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
On average, flying from New York to Accra generates about 598 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 598 kilograms equals 1 319 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from New York to Accra
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Kotoka International Airport (ACC).
Airport information
| Origin | New York John F. Kennedy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JFK |
| ICAO Code: | KJFK |
| Coordinates: | 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″W |
| Destination | Kotoka International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Accra |
| Country: | Ghana  |
| IATA Code: | ACC |
| ICAO Code: | DGAA |
| Coordinates: | 5°36′18″N, 0°10′0″W |
Airlines flying from New York (JFK) to Accra (ACC)
| Delta Air Lines |