Distance between New York, NY (JFK) and Accra (ACC)
Distance from New York to Accra (John F. Kennedy International Airport – Kotoka International Airport) is 5111 miles / 8225 kilometers / 4441 nautical miles.
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How far is Accra from New York?
There are several ways to calculate distances between New York and Accra. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5110.785 miles
- 8225.011 kilometers
- 4441.151 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 5108.606 miles
- 8221.504 kilometers
- 4439.257 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Kotoka International Airport (ACC) is 10 hours 10 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between New York and Accra is 5 hours. Accra is 5 hours ahead of New York.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 636 kg (1 403 pounds).
Airport information
| A | John F. Kennedy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JFK |
| ICAO Code: | KJFK |
| Coordinates: | 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″W |
| B | Kotoka International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Accra |
| Country: | Ghana  |
| IATA Code: | ACC |
| ICAO Code: | DGAA |
| Coordinates: | 5°36′18″N, 0°10′0″W |
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