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Distance from Accra to Bogotá

Straight line

8,188 km
5,088 mi · 4,421 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 44 min

Direction

W 273°
initial bearing

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How far is Accra from Bogotá?

Accra (Ghana) and Bogotá (Colombia) are very far apart: 8,188 km in a straight line, that is 5,088 miles or 4,421 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Accra and Bogotá, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Accra, Bogotá lies to the west (initial bearing 273°). The route crosses from Ghana into Colombia. The halfway point is at 6.3502°, -37.1710°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 44 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Accra from Bogotá?

The straight-line distance between Accra and Bogotá is 8,188 km (5,088 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Bogotá from Accra?

Bogotá is to the west of Accra, at an initial bearing of 273°.

How long is the flight from Accra to Bogotá?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 44 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.