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How far is Johannesburg from Amsterdam?

The distance between Amsterdam (Amsterdam Airport Schiphol) and Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) is 5584 miles / 8986 kilometers / 4852 nautical miles.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol – OR Tambo International Airport

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Distance from Amsterdam to Johannesburg

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Amsterdam to Johannesburg. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5583.808 miles
  • 8986.269 kilometers
  • 4852.197 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 5603.097 miles
  • 9017.310 kilometers
  • 4868.958 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Amsterdam to Johannesburg?

The estimated flight time from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to OR Tambo International Airport is 11 hours and 4 minutes.

What is the time difference between Amsterdam and Johannesburg?

There is no time difference between Amsterdam and Johannesburg.

Flight carbon footprint between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)

On average, flying from Amsterdam to Johannesburg generates about 661 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 661 kilograms equals 1 457 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Amsterdam to Johannesburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).

Airport information

Origin Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
City: Amsterdam
Country: Netherlands Flag of Netherlands
IATA Code: AMS
ICAO Code: EHAM
Coordinates: 52°18′30″N, 4°45′50″E
Destination OR Tambo International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: JNB
ICAO Code: FAOR
Coordinates: 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E

Airlines flying from Amsterdam (AMS) to Johannesburg (JNB)

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