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How far is Johannesburg from Geneva?

The distance between Geneva (Geneva Airport) and Johannesburg (Rand Airport) is 5176 miles / 8329 kilometers / 4497 nautical miles.

Geneva Airport – Rand Airport

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Distance from Geneva to Johannesburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5175.519 miles
  • 8329.190 kilometers
  • 4497.403 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
  • 5194.850 miles
  • 8360.300 kilometers
  • 4514.201 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 Geneva to Johannesburg?

The estimated flight time from Geneva Airport to Rand Airport is 10 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Rand Airport (QRA)

On average, flying from Geneva to Johannesburg generates about 607 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 607 kilograms equals 1 338 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Geneva to Johannesburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Rand Airport (QRA).

Airport information

Origin Geneva Airport
City: Geneva
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: GVA
ICAO Code: LSGG
Coordinates: 46°14′17″N, 6°6′32″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