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How far is Newark, NJ, from Accra?

The distance between Accra (Kotoka International Airport) and Newark (New York Newark Liberty International Airport) is 5132 miles / 8258 kilometers / 4459 nautical miles.

Kotoka International Airport – New York Newark Liberty International Airport

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Distance from Accra to Newark

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5131.540 miles
  • 8258.412 kilometers
  • 4459.186 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
  • 5129.313 miles
  • 8254.828 kilometers
  • 4457.251 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 Newark?

The estimated flight time from Kotoka International Airport to New York Newark Liberty International Airport is 10 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

On average, flying from Accra to Newark generates about 601 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 601 kilograms equals 1 325 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Accra to Newark

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

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 New York Newark Liberty International Airport
City: Newark, NJ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EWR
ICAO Code: KEWR
Coordinates: 40°41′33″N, 74°10′7″W