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How far is Swakopmund from Accra?

The distance between Accra (Kotoka International Airport) and Swakopmund (Swakopmund Airport) is 2184 miles / 3515 kilometers / 1898 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Accra (ACC) to Swakopmund (SWP) is 3770 miles / 6068 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 87 hours 25 minutes.

Kotoka International Airport – Swakopmund Airport

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2184
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3515
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1898
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Distance from Accra to Swakopmund

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2183.828 miles
  • 3514.530 kilometers
  • 1897.694 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
  • 2192.252 miles
  • 3528.088 kilometers
  • 1905.015 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 Swakopmund?

The estimated flight time from Kotoka International Airport to Swakopmund Airport is 4 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Swakopmund Airport (SWP)

On average, flying from Accra to Swakopmund generates about 239 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 239 kilograms equals 526 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 Swakopmund

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Swakopmund Airport (SWP).

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 Swakopmund Airport
City: Swakopmund
Country: Namibia Flag of Namibia
IATA Code: SWP
ICAO Code: FYSM
Coordinates: 22°39′42″S, 14°34′5″E