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How far is Johannesburg from Frankfurt?

The distance between Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) and Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) is 5362 miles / 8629 kilometers / 4660 nautical miles.

Frankfurt Airport – Lanseria International Airport

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Distance from Frankfurt to Johannesburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5362.111 miles
  • 8629.481 kilometers
  • 4659.547 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
  • 5381.756 miles
  • 8661.097 kilometers
  • 4676.618 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 Frankfurt to Johannesburg?

The estimated flight time from Frankfurt Airport to Lanseria International Airport is 10 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA)

On average, flying from Frankfurt to Johannesburg generates about 631 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 631 kilograms equals 1 392 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Frankfurt to Johannesburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA).

Airport information

Origin Frankfurt Airport
City: Frankfurt
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: FRA
ICAO Code: EDDF
Coordinates: 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″E
Destination Lanseria International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: HLA
ICAO Code: FALA
Coordinates: 25°56′18″S, 27°55′33″E