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Distance from Accra to Guangzhou

Straight line

12,138 km
7,542 mi · 6,554 NM

By road

13,310 km
8,270 mi

Travel time

154 h 28 min
flight ≈ 15 h 40 min

Direction

ENE 63°
initial bearing

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How far is Accra from Guangzhou?

Accra (Ghana) and Guangzhou (China) are very far apart: 12,138 km in a straight line, that is 7,542 miles or 6,554 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Accra to Guangzhou is 13,310 km (8,270 miles), about 154 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 10% longer than the straight line.

From Accra, Guangzhou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 63°). The route crosses from Ghana into China. The halfway point is at 24.9363°, 53.0845°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 40 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 Guangzhou?

By road it is 13,310 km (8,270 miles) from Accra to Guangzhou; in a straight line it is 12,138 km (7,542 miles).

How long is the drive from Accra to Guangzhou?

About 154 h 28 min on the fastest route (13,310 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Guangzhou from Accra?

Guangzhou is to the north-east of Accra, at an initial bearing of 63°.

How long is the flight from Accra to Guangzhou?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 40 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.