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Distance from Shenzhen to Accra

Straight line

12,236 km
7,603 mi · 6,607 NM

By road

13,393 km
8,322 mi

Travel time

155 h 39 min
flight ≈ 15 h 48 min

Direction

WNW 285°
initial bearing

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How far is Shenzhen from Accra?

Shenzhen (China) and Accra (Ghana) are very far apart: 12,236 km in a straight line, that is 7,603 miles or 6,607 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shenzhen to Accra is 13,393 km (8,322 miles), about 155 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 9% longer than the straight line.

From Shenzhen, Accra lies to the west (initial bearing 285°). The route crosses from China into Ghana. The halfway point is at 24.7208°, 53.6247°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 48 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 Shenzhen from Accra?

By road it is 13,393 km (8,322 miles) from Shenzhen to Accra; in a straight line it is 12,236 km (7,603 miles).

How long is the drive from Shenzhen to Accra?

About 155 h 39 min on the fastest route (13,393 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Accra from Shenzhen?

Accra is to the west of Shenzhen, at an initial bearing of 285°.

How long is the flight from Shenzhen to Accra?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 48 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.