Accra, Ghana — Complete distance hub with flight times, driving distances & travel planning data
By SnapDistance Team · Updated April 7, 2026
From Accra, the closest major city is Lagos at just 407 km (1h 1min by air). The farthest destination is Dubai at 6,281 km. On average, the 5 destinations listed here are 4,128 km from Accra.
Accra is a major city in Ghana, with a population of approximately 2,291,352. Located in the Greater Accra region of Africa, Accra serves as an important center for commerce and travel.
Accra connects to 3 destinations within Africa and 2 intercontinental routes spanning 3 continents. Whether you're planning a weekend trip, a business journey, or a long-haul adventure, this page covers every route from Accra with exact distances, flight times, and driving estimates.
Understanding route categories from Accra helps with travel planning:
| Category | Distance | Routes | Best Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Short-haul | Under 1,500 km | 1 routes | Car or flight |
| 🟡 Medium-haul | 1,500–5,000 km | 2 routes | Flight (3–7 hours) |
| 🔴 Long-haul | Over 5,000 km | 2 routes | Flight (7+ hours) |
For short distances under 500 km, driving or bus travel from Accra is often the most convenient option. For anything over 1,000 km, flying is almost always the best choice.
All distances shown are straight-line (great-circle) distances. Actual road distances are typically 20–40% longer. Flight times assume 800 km/h cruising speed with 30 minutes for takeoff and landing. For the most accurate door-to-door estimates, add 2–3 hours for airport procedures on each end.
For long-haul flights from Accra (over 5,000 km), consider jet lag: crossing 4 timezones takes your body roughly one day per timezone to adjust.
The closest major city to Accra is Lagos, Nigeria at 407 km (253 miles). Flight time: approximately 1h 1min.
The farthest city from Accra in our database is Dubai at 6,281 km (3,903 miles).
We cover 5 destinations from Accra, spanning 3 continents.
The average distance from Accra to all listed destinations is approximately 4,128 km (2,565 miles).
From Accra: 1 short-haul routes (under 1,500 km), 2 medium-haul (1,500–5,000 km), and 2 long-haul routes (over 5,000 km).
📍 Data: Coordinates from OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances calculated using the Haversine formula. Travel times are estimates only. Last verified: April 7, 2026.