How far is Johannesburg from Glasgow?
The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) is 5966 miles / 9601 kilometers / 5184 nautical miles.
Glasgow Airport – OR Tambo International Airport
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Distance from Glasgow to Johannesburg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Glasgow to Johannesburg. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5965.502 miles
- 9600.545 kilometers
- 5183.879 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- 5983.693 miles
- 9629.820 kilometers
- 5199.687 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 Glasgow to Johannesburg?
The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to OR Tambo International Airport is 11 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Glasgow and Johannesburg?
Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)
On average, flying from Glasgow to Johannesburg generates about 712 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 712 kilograms equals 1 570 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Glasgow to Johannesburg
See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).
Airport information
| Origin | Glasgow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Glasgow |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | GLA |
| ICAO Code: | EGPF |
| Coordinates: | 55°52′18″N, 4°25′59″W |
| Destination | OR Tambo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Johannesburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | JNB |
| ICAO Code: | FAOR |
| Coordinates: | 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E |