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How far is Accra from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) and Accra (Kotoka International Airport) is 5589 miles / 8994 kilometers / 4856 nautical miles.

John Glenn Columbus International Airport – Kotoka International Airport

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Distance from Columbus to Accra

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5588.549 miles
  • 8993.897 kilometers
  • 4856.316 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
  • 5584.985 miles
  • 8988.162 kilometers
  • 4853.219 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 Columbus to Accra?

The estimated flight time from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Kotoka International Airport is 11 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Kotoka International Airport (ACC)

On average, flying from Columbus to Accra generates about 661 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 661 kilograms equals 1 458 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Columbus to Accra

See the map of the shortest flight path between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Kotoka International Airport (ACC).

Airport information

Origin John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W
Destination 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