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Distance from Accra to Taipei

Straight line

12,876 km
8,001 mi · 6,953 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 16 h 36 min

Direction

ENE 59°
initial bearing

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How far is Accra from Taipei?

Accra (Ghana) and Taipei (Taiwan) are very far apart: 12,876 km in a straight line, that is 8,001 miles or 6,953 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 Taipei, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Accra, Taipei lies to the north-east (initial bearing 59°). The route crosses from Ghana into Taiwan. The halfway point is at 29.2475°, 55.8484°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 36 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Accra from Taipei?

The straight-line distance between Accra and Taipei is 12,876 km (8,001 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Taipei from Accra?

Taipei is to the north-east of Accra, at an initial bearing of 59°.

How long is the flight from Accra to Taipei?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 36 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.