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Distance from Accra to Seoul

Straight line

12,766 km
7,932 mi · 6,893 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 16 h 27 min

Direction

NE 44°
initial bearing

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How far is Accra from Seoul?

Accra (Ghana) and Seoul (South Korea) are very far apart: 12,766 km in a straight line, that is 7,932 miles or 6,893 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Accra and Seoul, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Accra, Seoul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 44°). The route crosses from Ghana into South Korea. The halfway point is at 40.8938°, 50.5358°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 27 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Accra from Seoul?

The straight-line distance between Accra and Seoul is 12,766 km (7,932 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Seoul from Accra?

Seoul is to the north-east of Accra, at an initial bearing of 44°.

How long is the flight from Accra to Seoul?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 27 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.