Distance from Accra to Maiduguri
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How far is Accra from Maiduguri?
Accra (Ghana) and Maiduguri (Nigeria) are quite far apart: 1,625 km in a straight line, that is 1,010 miles or 878 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Accra to Maiduguri is 2,025 km (1,258 miles), about 24 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.
From Accra, Maiduguri lies to the north-east (initial bearing 64°). The route crosses from Ghana into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 8.7600°, 6.4237°.
A direct flight would take about 2 h 32 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 Maiduguri
- Maiduguri – Kano 505 km
- Maiduguri – Kaduna 641 km
- Maiduguri – Yaoundé 906 km
- Maiduguri – Douala 947 km
- Maiduguri – Benin City 1,029 km
- Maiduguri – Port Harcourt 1,036 km
- Maiduguri – Ibadan 1,129 km
- Maiduguri – Lagos 1,228 km
- Maiduguri – Ouagadougou 1,598 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Accra from Maiduguri?
By road it is 2,025 km (1,258 miles) from Accra to Maiduguri; in a straight line it is 1,625 km (1,010 miles).
How long is the drive from Accra to Maiduguri?
About 24 h 49 min on the fastest route (2,025 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Maiduguri from Accra?
Maiduguri is to the north-east of Accra, at an initial bearing of 64°.
How long is the flight from Accra to Maiduguri?
A direct flight would take about 2 h 32 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.