How far is Accra from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Accra (Kotoka International Airport) is 5182 miles / 8340 kilometers / 4503 nautical miles.

Distance from Philadelphia to Accra

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5182.368 miles
• 8340.213 kilometers
• 4503.355 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

• 5179.842 miles
• 8336.148 kilometers
• 4501.160 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 Philadelphia to Accra?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Kotoka International Airport is 10 hours and 18 minutes.

What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Accra?

The time difference between Philadelphia and Accra is 5 hours. Accra is 5 hours ahead of Philadelphia.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Kotoka International Airport (ACC)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Accra generates about 608 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 608 kilograms equals 1 340 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Philadelphia to Accra

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

Airport information

Origin	Philadelphia International Airport
City:	Philadelphia, PA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	PHL
ICAO Code:	KPHL
Coordinates:	39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W

Destination	Kotoka International Airport
City:	Accra
Country:	Ghana
IATA Code:	ACC
ICAO Code:	DGAA
Coordinates:	5°36′18″N, 0°10′0″W