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How far is Atlanta, GA, from Accra?

The distance between Accra (Kotoka International Airport) and Atlanta (Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport) is 5679 miles / 9140 kilometers / 4935 nautical miles.

Kotoka International Airport – Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

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Distance from Accra to Atlanta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5679.263 miles
  • 9139.889 kilometers
  • 4935.145 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
  • 5674.526 miles
  • 9132.264 kilometers
  • 4931.028 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 Atlanta?

The estimated flight time from Kotoka International Airport to Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport is 11 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

On average, flying from Accra to Atlanta generates about 673 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 673 kilograms equals 1 485 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Accra to Atlanta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

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 Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
City: Atlanta, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ATL
ICAO Code: KATL
Coordinates: 33°38′12″N, 84°25′41″W