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Distance from Seoul to Accra

Straight line

12,766 km
7,932 mi · 6,893 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 16 h 27 min

Direction

WNW 299°
initial bearing

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How far is Seoul from Accra?

Seoul (South Korea) and Accra (Ghana) are very far apart: 12,766 km in a straight line, that is 7,932 miles or 6,893 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 Seoul and Accra, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Seoul, Accra lies to the north-west (initial bearing 299°). The route crosses from South Korea into Ghana. The halfway point is at 40.8938°, 50.5358°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 27 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Seoul from Accra?

The straight-line distance between Seoul and Accra is 12,766 km (7,932 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Accra from Seoul?

Accra is to the north-west of Seoul, at an initial bearing of 299°.

How long is the flight from Seoul to Accra?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 27 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.