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Distance from Accra to Beijing

Straight line

11,825 km
7,348 mi · 6,385 NM

By road

11,959 km
7,431 mi

Travel time

139 h 45 min
flight ≈ 15 h 17 min

Direction

NE 46°
initial bearing

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How far is Accra from Beijing?

Accra (Ghana) and Beijing (China) are very far apart: 11,825 km in a straight line, that is 7,348 miles or 6,385 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Accra to Beijing is 11,959 km (7,431 miles), about 139 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Accra, Beijing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 46°). The route crosses from Ghana into China. The halfway point is at 37.9640°, 46.2597°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 17 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Accra from Beijing?

By road it is 11,959 km (7,431 miles) from Accra to Beijing; in a straight line it is 11,825 km (7,348 miles).

How long is the drive from Accra to Beijing?

About 139 h 45 min on the fastest route (11,959 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Accra?

Beijing is to the north-east of Accra, at an initial bearing of 46°.

How long is the flight from Accra to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 17 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.