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How far is Accra from Kigali?

The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Accra (Kotoka International Airport) is 2157 miles / 3472 kilometers / 1875 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kigali (KGL) to Accra (ACC) is 3047 miles / 4904 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 78 hours 54 minutes.

Kigali International Airport – Kotoka International Airport

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2157
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Distance from Kigali to Accra

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2157.409 miles
  • 3472.013 kilometers
  • 1874.737 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
  • 2155.825 miles
  • 3469.465 kilometers
  • 1873.361 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 Kigali to Accra?

The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to Kotoka International Airport is 4 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Kotoka International Airport (ACC)

On average, flying from Kigali to Accra generates about 235 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 235 kilograms equals 519 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kigali to Accra

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

Airport information

Origin Kigali International Airport
City: Kigali
Country: Rwanda Flag of Rwanda
IATA Code: KGL
ICAO Code: HRYR
Coordinates: 1°58′7″S, 30°8′22″E
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