The straight-line distance from Accra, Ghana to Johannesburg, South Africa is 4,666 km (2,899 miles).Johannesburg is SE of Accra.
Distance (km)
4,666
straight line
Distance (miles)
2,899
straight line
Flight Time
6 hr 18 min
estimated direct
Direction
SE
141° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 6 hr 18 min | 4,666 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 75 hr 48 min | ~6,066 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Accra, Ghana |
| To | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Straight-line Distance | 4,666 km (2,899 miles) |
| Bearing | 141° (SE) |
| Coordinates (Accra) | 5.6037°, -0.1870° |
| Coordinates (Johannesburg) | -26.2041°, 28.0473° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Accra to Johannesburg is 4,666 km (2,899 miles). Johannesburg is SE of Accra.
A direct flight from Accra to Johannesburg takes approximately 6 hr 18 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Accra to Johannesburg takes approximately 75 hr 48 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Johannesburg is SE (141 degrees) from Accra.
The distance from Johannesburg to Accra is the same: 4,666 km (2,899 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.