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How far is Accra from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Accra (Kotoka International Airport) is 5848 miles / 9411 kilometers / 5081 nautical miles.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Kotoka International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Accra

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5847.531 miles
  • 9410.689 kilometers
  • 5081.366 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
  • 5843.628 miles
  • 9404.408 kilometers
  • 5077.974 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 Chicago to Accra?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kotoka International Airport is 11 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Kotoka International Airport (ACC)

On average, flying from Chicago to Accra generates about 696 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 696 kilograms equals 1 535 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Accra

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Kotoka International Airport (ACC).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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