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How far is Istanbul from Accra?

The distance between Accra (Kotoka International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) is 3037 miles / 4888 kilometers / 2639 nautical miles.

Kotoka International Airport – Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

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Distance from Accra to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3037.386 miles
  • 4888.200 kilometers
  • 2639.417 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
  • 3042.994 miles
  • 4897.224 kilometers
  • 2644.290 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 Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Kotoka International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 6 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

On average, flying from Accra to Istanbul generates about 339 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 339 kilograms equals 747 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Accra to Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).

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 Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: SAW
ICAO Code: LTFJ
Coordinates: 40°53′54″N, 29°18′33″E