Distance from Accra to London
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How far is Accra from London?
Accra (Ghana) and London (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 5,094 km in a straight line, that is 3,165 miles or 2,751 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Accra to London is 2,309 km (1,435 miles), about 29 h 56 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.
From Accra, London lies to the north (initial bearing 0°). The route crosses from Ghana into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 28.5323°, -0.1695°.
A direct flight would take about 6 h 52 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Accra
- Accra – Kumasi 202 km
- Accra – Lagos 410 km
- Accra – Abidjan 422 km
- Accra – Ibadan 496 km
- Accra – Benin City 650 km
- Accra – Ouagadougou 771 km
- Accra – Port Harcourt 803 km
- Accra – Kaduna 1,006 km
- Accra – Douala 1,110 km
Other distances from London
- London – City of Westminster 1 km
- London – Islington 3 km
- London – Archway 7 km
- London – Bexley 20 km
- London – Luton 46 km
- London – Southend-on-Sea 58 km
- London – Reading 59 km
- London – Milton Keynes 73 km
- London – Northampton 97 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Accra from London?
By road it is 2,309 km (1,435 miles) from Accra to London; in a straight line it is 5,094 km (3,165 miles).
How long is the drive from Accra to London?
About 29 h 56 min on the fastest route (2,309 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is London from Accra?
London is to the north of Accra, at an initial bearing of 0°.
How long is the flight from Accra to London?
A direct flight would take about 6 h 52 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.