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How far is Johannesburg from Dubai?

The distance between Dubai (Dubai International Airport) and Johannesburg (Rand Airport) is 3979 miles / 6404 kilometers / 3458 nautical miles.

Dubai International Airport – Rand Airport

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Distance from Dubai to Johannesburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3979.484 miles
  • 6404.359 kilometers
  • 3458.077 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
  • 3994.021 miles
  • 6427.753 kilometers
  • 3470.709 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 Dubai to Johannesburg?

The estimated flight time from Dubai International Airport to Rand Airport is 8 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Rand Airport (QRA)

On average, flying from Dubai to Johannesburg generates about 454 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 454 kilograms equals 1 000 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Dubai to Johannesburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Rand Airport (QRA).

Airport information

Origin Dubai International Airport
City: Dubai
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: DXB
ICAO Code: OMDB
Coordinates: 25°15′10″N, 55°21′51″E
Destination Rand Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: QRA
ICAO Code: FAGM
Coordinates: 26°14′33″S, 28°9′4″E