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How far is Johannesburg from Copenhagen?

The distance between Copenhagen (Copenhagen Airport) and Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) is 5704 miles / 9179 kilometers / 4956 nautical miles.

Copenhagen Airport – OR Tambo International Airport

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Distance from Copenhagen to Johannesburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5703.574 miles
  • 9179.013 kilometers
  • 4956.271 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
  • 5723.387 miles
  • 9210.898 kilometers
  • 4973.487 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 Copenhagen to Johannesburg?

The estimated flight time from Copenhagen Airport to OR Tambo International Airport is 11 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Copenhagen Airport (CPH) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)

On average, flying from Copenhagen to Johannesburg generates about 677 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 677 kilograms equals 1 492 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Copenhagen to Johannesburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Copenhagen Airport (CPH) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).

Airport information

Origin Copenhagen Airport
City: Copenhagen
Country: Denmark Flag of Denmark
IATA Code: CPH
ICAO Code: EKCH
Coordinates: 55°37′4″N, 12°39′21″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