How far is Accra from Johannesburg?
The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Accra (Kotoka International Airport) is 2897 miles / 4663 kilometers / 2518 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Johannesburg (JNB) to Accra (ACC) is 4460 miles / 7178 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 99 hours 56 minutes.
OR Tambo International Airport – Kotoka International Airport
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Distance from Johannesburg to Accra
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Johannesburg to Accra. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2897.366 miles
- 4662.859 kilometers
- 2517.742 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- 2904.065 miles
- 4673.639 kilometers
- 2523.563 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 Johannesburg to Accra?
The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Kotoka International Airport is 5 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Accra?
The time difference between Johannesburg and Accra is 2 hours. Accra is 2 hours behind Johannesburg.
Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
On average, flying from Johannesburg to Accra generates about 322 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 322 kilograms equals 710 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Johannesburg to Accra
See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Kotoka International Airport (ACC).
Airport information
| Origin | OR Tambo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Johannesburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | JNB |
| ICAO Code: | FAOR |
| Coordinates: | 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E |
| 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 Johannesburg (JNB) to Accra (ACC)
| South African Airways |