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Distance from Accra to Ibadan

Straight line

497 km
309 mi · 268 NM

By road

590 km
367 mi

Travel time

7 h 55 min
flight ≈ 1 h 7 min

Direction

ENE 66°
initial bearing

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How far is Accra from Ibadan?

Accra (Ghana) and Ibadan (Nigeria) are a medium distance apart: 497 km in a straight line, that is 309 miles or 268 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Accra to Ibadan is 590 km (367 miles), about 7 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Accra, Ibadan lies to the north-east (initial bearing 66°). The route crosses from Ghana into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 6.4709°, 1.8508°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 7 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 Ibadan?

By road it is 590 km (367 miles) from Accra to Ibadan; in a straight line it is 497 km (309 miles).

How long is the drive from Accra to Ibadan?

About 7 h 55 min on the fastest route (590 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ibadan from Accra?

Ibadan is to the north-east of Accra, at an initial bearing of 66°.

How long is the flight from Accra to Ibadan?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 7 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.