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Distance from Ibadan to Accra

Straight line

497 km
309 mi · 268 NM

By road

589 km
366 mi

Travel time

8 h 11 min
flight ≈ 1 h 7 min

Direction

WSW 246°
initial bearing

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How far is Ibadan from Accra?

Ibadan (Nigeria) and Accra (Ghana) are a medium distance apart: 497 km in a straight line, that is 309 miles or 268 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ibadan to Accra is 589 km (366 miles), about 8 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Ibadan, Accra lies to the south-west (initial bearing 246°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Ghana. The halfway point is at 6.4709°, 1.8508°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 7 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 Ibadan from Accra?

By road it is 589 km (366 miles) from Ibadan to Accra; in a straight line it is 497 km (309 miles).

How long is the drive from Ibadan to Accra?

About 8 h 11 min on the fastest route (589 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Accra from Ibadan?

Accra is to the south-west of Ibadan, at an initial bearing of 246°.

How long is the flight from Ibadan to Accra?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 7 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.