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How far is London from Accra?

The distance between Accra (Kotoka International Airport) and London (London Gatwick Airport) is 3137 miles / 5049 kilometers / 2726 nautical miles.

Kotoka International Airport – London Gatwick Airport

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Distance from Accra to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3137.150 miles
  • 5048.753 kilometers
  • 2726.108 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
  • 3146.716 miles
  • 5064.148 kilometers
  • 2734.421 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 London?

The estimated flight time from Kotoka International Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 6 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

On average, flying from Accra to London generates about 351 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 351 kilograms equals 773 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Accra to London

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

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 London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W