Current Date And Time In Greater Accra, Ghana
Saturday, 20 June 2026
10:51:12 GMT
Capital: Accra
Currency: Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Area: 3,245.00 km²
State Code: AA
Find states and regions closest to Greater Accra in Ghana with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across Ghana and Africa.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Ghana
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Greater Accra from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Volta | 59 mi | 95 km | 51 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Eastern | 64 mi | 103 km | 56 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Central | 94 mi | 152 km | 82 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
| Maritime | 96 mi | 154 km | 83 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Ashanti | 127 mi | 205 km | 110 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
| Mono | 129 mi | 208 km | 112 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Plateaux | 141 mi | 227 km | 123 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Kouffo | 142 mi | 228 km | 123 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Oti | 148 mi | 239 km | 129 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Atlantique | 159 mi | 255 km | 138 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Greater Accra by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Greater Accra supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Togo | 135 mi | 217 km | 117 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Benin | 247 mi | 397 km | 214 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
| Burkina Faso | 299 mi | 481 km | 259 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
| Ivory Coast | 311 mi | 500 km | 270 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
| Liberia | 586 mi | 943 km | 509 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Greater Accra. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Accra (You) | Ghana | — | 3,245 | — |
| Volta | Ghana | — | 20,570 | — |
| Eastern | Ghana | — | 19,323 | — |
| Central | Ghana | — | 9,826 | — |
| Maritime | Togo | 2,599,955 | 6,395 | 245.57 |
| Ashanti | Ghana | — | 24,389 | — |
| Mono | Benin | 380,078 | 1,605 | 110.60 |
| Plateaux | Togo | 1,375,165 | 16,975 | 53.68 |
| Kouffo | Benin | 560,182 | 2,404 | 106.88 |
| Atlantique | Benin | 896,901 | 3,233 | 217.60 |
| Western | Ghana | — | 23,921 | — |
How does Greater Accra rank within Ghana? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Greater Accra appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| State | Area (km²) |
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| Northern | 70,384 |
| Ashanti | 24,389 |
| Western | 23,921 |
| Volta | 20,570 |
| Eastern | 19,323 |
| Upper West | 18,476 |
| Central | 9,826 |
| Upper East | 8,842 |
| Greater Accra ⭐ | 3,245 |
| State | Density/km² |
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Greater Accra is a state or region within Ghana in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Greater Accra is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to Greater Accra by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Ghana page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Africa.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Greater Accra using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Greater Accra.
Knowing the distance from Greater Accra to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Ghana. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Greater Accra map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Greater Accra to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To Greater Accra table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Greater Accra below the states table, or compare all Ghana states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Africa. Use the population & area comparison and Ghana state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.
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