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How far is Abuja from Accra?

The distance between Accra (Kotoka International Airport) and Abuja (Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport) is 561 miles / 902 kilometers / 487 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Accra (ACC) to Abuja (ABV) is 739 miles / 1190 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 38 minutes.

Kotoka International Airport – Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport

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Distance from Accra to Abuja

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 560.751 miles
  • 902.442 kilometers
  • 487.280 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
  • 560.741 miles
  • 902.425 kilometers
  • 487.270 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 Accra to Abuja?

The estimated flight time from Kotoka International Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is 1 hour and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)

On average, flying from Accra to Abuja generates about 108 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 108 kilograms equals 237 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Accra to Abuja

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
City: Abuja
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: ABV
ICAO Code: DNAA
Coordinates: 9°0′24″N, 7°15′47″E