London, United Kingdom → Accra, Ghana · ✈ 6h 53min · 🚗 82h 56min
2,756 nautical miles · Time difference: Same timezone · Direction: south
The distance from London to Accra is 5,104 km (3,171 miles). The fastest way to travel is by flight. A direct flight takes approximately 6h 53min.
The straight-line distance from London, United Kingdom to Accra, Ghana is approximately 5,104 kilometers (3,171 miles or 2,756 nautical miles). This measurement uses the Haversine formula, computing the great-circle distance — the shortest path between two points on Earth's surface.
Accra is located south of London. London is in Europe, in the England region of United Kingdom, while Accra is in Africa, in Greater Accra, Ghana. This intercontinental route spans from Europe to Africa.
| Mode | Distance | Est. Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✈️ Flight | 5,104 km | ~6h 53min | Best option for speed |
Our recommendation: flight is typically the best way to travel from London to Accra. For 5,104 km, flying saves significant time and is usually the most practical choice.
London sits at 51.5074°N, 0.1278°W, while Accra is located at 5.6037°N, 0.1870°W. The initial compass bearing from London to Accra is 180° (S), so a great-circle flight path leaves London heading roughly S. 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 45.90° and the longitude difference is 0.06°. 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 London and Accra is approximately 28.5556°N, 0.1642°W. This is the great-circle halfway position — the spot where you would be exactly 2,552 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.
London and Accra share the same approximate time zone, so meetings, calls, and arrivals don't require any clock adjustment. This makes the route especially convenient for short business trips. Daylight saving time can shift the offset by an hour during certain months, so confirm the exact difference for your specific travel dates.
London is a major city in United Kingdom with a population of approximately 8,982,000. Located in the England region, it is an important hub in Europe. As one of the largest cities in United Kingdom, London is a major international gateway with extensive air connections and multiple airports.
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Accra is a notable city in Ghana with a population of approximately 2,291,352. Situated in the Greater Accra region, it serves as a key destination in Africa. Accra offers solid transport connections and a variety of arrival options as a major city in Ghana.
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At 5,104 km, this is one of the longer routes on the globe, spanning from Europe to Africa. For comparison, London to Sydney is about 17,000 km — roughly half the circumference of the Earth.
At 5,104 km, London to Accra is one of the world's longer routes, covering 12.7% of Earth's circumference (40,075 km).
Combined, London and Accra have a population of over 11,273,352 people, making this a major urban corridor.
This route crosses from Europe to Africa, spanning 0 timezones.
The straight-line distance from London to Accra is approximately 5,104 kilometers (3,171 miles, 2,756 nautical miles).
A direct flight takes approximately 6h 53min, based on 800 km/h cruising speed plus 30 minutes for takeoff and landing.
Estimated driving time is approximately 82h 56min, based on 80 km/h average speed and roads being ~30% longer than straight-line distance.
Accra is approximately Same timezone compared to London.
The estimated road distance is approximately 6,635 km, which is about 30% longer than the 5,104 km straight-line distance.
📍 Data: Coordinates from OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances calculated using the Haversine formula. Travel times are estimates only. Last verified: May 30, 2026.