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How far is Accra from Abuja?

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

The driving distance from Abuja (ABV) to Accra (ACC) is 741 miles / 1193 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 38 minutes.

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport – Kotoka International Airport

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Distance from Abuja to Accra

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Abuja to Accra. 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 Abuja to Accra?

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

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

On average, flying from Abuja to Accra 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 Abuja to Accra

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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