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Distance from Bogotá to Accra

Straight line

8,188 km
5,088 mi · 4,421 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 44 min

Direction

E 86°
initial bearing

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How far is Bogotá from Accra?

Bogotá (Colombia) and Accra (Ghana) are very far apart: 8,188 km in a straight line, that is 5,088 miles or 4,421 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Bogotá, Accra lies to the east (initial bearing 86°). The route crosses from Colombia into Ghana. The halfway point is at 6.3502°, -37.1710°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 44 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 Bogotá from Accra?

The straight-line distance between Bogotá and Accra is 8,188 km (5,088 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Accra from Bogotá?

Accra is to the east of Bogotá, at an initial bearing of 86°.

How long is the flight from Bogotá to Accra?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 44 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.