Accra, Ghana → Johannesburg, South Africa · ✈ 6h 20min · 🚗 75h 49min
2,519 nautical miles · Time difference: +2h ahead · Direction: southeast
The distance from Accra to Johannesburg is 4,666 km (2,899 miles). The fastest way to travel is by flight. A direct flight takes approximately 6h 20min.
The straight-line distance from Accra, Ghana to Johannesburg, South Africa is approximately 4,666 kilometers (2,899 miles or 2,519 nautical miles). This measurement uses the Haversine formula, computing the great-circle distance — the shortest path between two points on Earth's surface.
Johannesburg is located southeast of Accra. Accra is in Africa, in the Greater Accra region of Ghana, while Johannesburg is in Africa, in Gauteng, South Africa. Both cities are in Africa.
| Mode | Distance | Est. Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✈️ Flight | 4,666 km | ~6h 20min | Best option for speed |
Our recommendation: flight is typically the best way to travel from Accra to Johannesburg. For 4,666 km, flying saves significant time and is usually the most practical choice.
Accra sits at 5.6037°N, 0.1870°W, while Johannesburg is located at 26.2041°S, 28.0473°E. The initial compass bearing from Accra to Johannesburg is 141° (SE), so a great-circle flight path leaves Accra heading roughly SE. Because the Earth is curved, the actual heading shifts gradually along the route — pilots and navigation systems update it continuously instead of holding a single fixed compass bearing.
The latitude difference is 31.81° and the longitude difference is 28.23°. Each degree of latitude represents about 111 km, which is one reason cross-latitude routes feel longer even when the map looks similar to east–west journeys.
The geographic midpoint between Accra and Johannesburg is approximately 10.6129°S, 13.1840°E. This is the great-circle halfway position — the spot where you would be exactly 2,333 km from each city. On long-haul flights this point usually falls over open ocean or remote terrain, which is why in-flight maps often look "empty" mid-route.
Johannesburg is roughly 2 hours ahead of Accra. When it is 09:00 in Accra, it is approximately 11:00 in Johannesburg. A 2-hour shift is small enough that most travelers adjust within a day. Daylight saving time can shift the offset by an hour during certain months, so confirm the exact difference for your specific travel dates.
Accra is a major city in Ghana with a population of approximately 2,291,352. Located in the Greater Accra region, it is an important hub in Africa. Accra is a significant metropolitan area in Ghana with good domestic and international transport connections.
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Johannesburg is a notable city in South Africa with a population of approximately 5,635,127. Situated in the Gauteng region, it serves as a key destination in Africa. Johannesburg is one of South Africa's largest cities, offering major airport hubs, extensive public transport, and a wide range of accommodation options.
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4,666 km is a long-distance route that typically requires air travel. This is comparable to spanning a large continent. For context, London to Dubai is about 5,500 km.
The 4,666 km between Accra and Johannesburg means a beam of light could travel this distance in approximately 15.6 milliseconds — but a flight still takes 6h 20min.
The straight-line distance from Accra to Johannesburg is approximately 4,666 kilometers (2,899 miles, 2,519 nautical miles).
A direct flight takes approximately 6h 20min, based on 800 km/h cruising speed plus 30 minutes for takeoff and landing.
Estimated driving time is approximately 75h 49min, based on 80 km/h average speed and roads being ~30% longer than straight-line distance.
Johannesburg is approximately +2h ahead compared to Accra.
The estimated road distance is approximately 6,066 km, which is about 30% longer than the 4,666 km straight-line distance.
📍 Data: Coordinates from OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances calculated using the Haversine formula. Travel times are estimates only. Last verified: April 21, 2026.