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Distance from Accra to Nanjing

Straight line

12,348 km
7,673 mi · 6,667 NM

By road

12,765 km
7,932 mi

Travel time

148 h 29 min
flight ≈ 15 h 56 min

Direction

NE 53°
initial bearing

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How far is Accra from Nanjing?

Accra (Ghana) and Nanjing (China) are very far apart: 12,348 km in a straight line, that is 7,673 miles or 6,667 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Accra to Nanjing is 12,765 km (7,932 miles), about 148 h 29 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 3% longer than the straight line.

From Accra, Nanjing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 53°). The route crosses from Ghana into China. The halfway point is at 33.6120°, 51.5393°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 56 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 Nanjing?

By road it is 12,765 km (7,932 miles) from Accra to Nanjing; in a straight line it is 12,348 km (7,673 miles).

How long is the drive from Accra to Nanjing?

About 148 h 29 min on the fastest route (12,765 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nanjing from Accra?

Nanjing is to the north-east of Accra, at an initial bearing of 53°.

How long is the flight from Accra to Nanjing?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 56 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.