How far is Washington D.C. from Accra?
The distance between Accra (Kotoka International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) is 5273 miles / 8486 kilometers / 4582 nautical miles.
Kotoka International Airport – Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
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Distance from Accra to Washington D.C.
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Accra to Washington D.C.. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5272.822 miles
- 8485.785 kilometers
- 4581.957 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- 5269.866 miles
- 8481.028 kilometers
- 4579.389 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 Washington D.C.?
The estimated flight time from Kotoka International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 10 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Accra and Washington D.C.?
Flight carbon footprint between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
On average, flying from Accra to Washington D.C. generates about 620 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 620 kilograms equals 1 366 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Accra to Washington D.C.
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
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 | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DCA |
| ICAO Code: | KDCA |
| Coordinates: | 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W |