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Distance from Tokyo to Accra

Straight line

13,821 km
8,588 mi · 7,463 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 17 h 47 min

Direction

NW 309°
initial bearing

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How far is Tokyo from Accra?

Tokyo (Japan) and Accra (Ghana) are very far apart: 13,821 km in a straight line, that is 8,588 miles or 7,463 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 Tokyo and Accra, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Tokyo, Accra lies to the north-west (initial bearing 309°). The route crosses from Japan into Ghana. The halfway point is at 46.5987°, 54.2381°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 47 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Tokyo from Accra?

The straight-line distance between Tokyo and Accra is 13,821 km (8,588 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Accra from Tokyo?

Accra is to the north-west of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 309°.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Accra?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 47 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.