How far are Ghana's cities from the sea?
Of the 2 cities in Ghana MapGO measured, Kumasi is the farthest from the sea (176 km (109 miles)) and Accra the closest (1.4 km (0.9 miles)).
Farthest from the sea first
| City | Region | To the coast | Setting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kumasi | Ashanti | 176 km (109 miles) | Inland |
| Accra | Greater Accra | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | On the coast |
Straight-line distance from each city centre to the nearest point on the coast, measured October 19, 2026.
How far are you from the sea?
Measure from where you are standing. On a phone this uses GPS, so the answer is for your exact spot.
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Questions
Which city in Ghana is farthest from the sea?
Of the 2 cities measured, Kumasi is the farthest from the coast: 176 km (109 miles) in a straight line.
Which city in Ghana is closest to the sea?
Accra, 1.4 km (0.9 miles) from the nearest shoreline in a straight line.
Are these driving distances?
No. Each figure is the straight-line distance from the city centre to the nearest point on the coast. The drive to a beach is longer and depends on the roads.
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