How far is Cape Town from Accra?
The distance between Accra (Kotoka International Airport) and Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) is 2986 miles / 4805 kilometers / 2594 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Accra (ACC) to Cape Town (CPT) is 4611 miles / 7420 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 102 hours 49 minutes.
Kotoka International Airport – Cape Town International Airport
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Distance from Accra to Cape Town
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Accra to Cape Town. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2985.593 miles
- 4804.847 kilometers
- 2594.410 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- 2996.453 miles
- 4822.323 kilometers
- 2603.846 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 Cape Town?
The estimated flight time from Kotoka International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is 6 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Accra and Cape Town?
The time difference between Accra and Cape Town is 2 hours. Cape Town is 2 hours ahead of Accra.
Flight carbon footprint between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
On average, flying from Accra to Cape Town generates about 333 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 333 kilograms equals 733 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 Cape Town
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
Airport information
| Origin | Kotoka International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Accra |
| Country: | Ghana  |
| IATA Code: | ACC |
| ICAO Code: | DGAA |
| Coordinates: | 5°36′18″N, 0°10′0″W |
| Destination | Cape Town International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cape Town |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | CPT |
| ICAO Code: | FACT |
| Coordinates: | 33°57′53″S, 18°36′6″E |