How far is Accra from Lagos?
The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Accra (Kotoka International Airport) is 249 miles / 401 kilometers / 216 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lagos (LOS) to Accra (ACC) is 287 miles / 462 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 5 minutes.
Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Kotoka International Airport
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Distance from Lagos to Accra
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lagos to Accra. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 249.035 miles
- 400.782 kilometers
- 216.405 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- 248.867 miles
- 400.512 kilometers
- 216.259 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 Lagos to Accra?
The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Kotoka International Airport is 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lagos and Accra?
The time difference between Lagos and Accra is 1 hour. Accra is 1 hour behind Lagos.
Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
On average, flying from Lagos to Accra generates about 62 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 62 kilograms equals 136 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lagos to Accra
See the map of the shortest flight path between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Kotoka International Airport (ACC).
Airport information
| Origin | Murtala Muhammed International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lagos |
| Country: | Nigeria  |
| IATA Code: | LOS |
| ICAO Code: | DNMM |
| Coordinates: | 6°34′38″N, 3°19′16″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 Lagos (LOS) to Accra (ACC)
| Rwandair Express |