Distance from London to Accra
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How far is London from Accra?
London (United Kingdom) and Accra (Ghana) are very far apart: 5,094 km in a straight line, that is 3,165 miles or 2,751 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From London, Accra lies to the south (initial bearing 180°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Ghana. The halfway point is at 28.5323°, -0.1695°.
A direct flight would take about 6 h 52 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from London
- London – City of Westminster 1 km
- London – Islington 3 km
- London – Archway 7 km
- London – Bexley 20 km
- London – Luton 46 km
- London – Southend-on-Sea 58 km
- London – Reading 59 km
- London – Milton Keynes 73 km
- London – Northampton 97 km
Other distances from Accra
- Accra – Kumasi 202 km
- Accra – Lagos 410 km
- Accra – Abidjan 422 km
- Accra – Ibadan 496 km
- Accra – Benin City 650 km
- Accra – Ouagadougou 771 km
- Accra – Port Harcourt 803 km
- Accra – Kaduna 1,006 km
- Accra – Douala 1,110 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is London from Accra?
The straight-line distance between London and Accra is 5,094 km (3,165 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Accra from London?
Accra is to the south of London, at an initial bearing of 180°.
How long is the flight from London to Accra?
A direct flight would take about 6 h 52 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.