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Distance from Accra to Shenzhen

Straight line

12,236 km
7,603 mi · 6,607 NM

By road

13,410 km
8,333 mi

Travel time

155 h 33 min
flight ≈ 15 h 48 min

Direction

ENE 64°
initial bearing

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How far is Accra from Shenzhen?

Accra (Ghana) and Shenzhen (China) are very far apart: 12,236 km in a straight line, that is 7,603 miles or 6,607 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Accra to Shenzhen is 13,410 km (8,333 miles), about 155 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 10% longer than the straight line.

From Accra, Shenzhen lies to the north-east (initial bearing 64°). The route crosses from Ghana into China. The halfway point is at 24.7208°, 53.6247°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 48 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 Shenzhen?

By road it is 13,410 km (8,333 miles) from Accra to Shenzhen; in a straight line it is 12,236 km (7,603 miles).

How long is the drive from Accra to Shenzhen?

About 155 h 33 min on the fastest route (13,410 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shenzhen from Accra?

Shenzhen is to the north-east of Accra, at an initial bearing of 64°.

How long is the flight from Accra to Shenzhen?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 48 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.