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How far is Nairobi from Accra?

The distance between Accra (Kotoka International Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 2599 miles / 4182 kilometers / 2258 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Accra (ACC) to Nairobi (WIL) is 3626 miles / 5836 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 93 hours 38 minutes.

Kotoka International Airport – Wilson Airport

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Distance from Accra to Nairobi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2598.596 miles
  • 4182.035 kilometers
  • 2258.118 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
  • 2596.256 miles
  • 4178.270 kilometers
  • 2256.085 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 Nairobi?

The estimated flight time from Kotoka International Airport to Wilson Airport is 5 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Wilson Airport (WIL)

On average, flying from Accra to Nairobi generates about 287 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 287 kilograms equals 632 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 Nairobi

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

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 Wilson Airport
City: Nairobi
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: WIL
ICAO Code: HKNW
Coordinates: 1°19′18″S, 36°48′53″E