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How far is Johannesburg from Heraklion?

The distance between Heraklion (Heraklion International Airport) and Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) is 4233 miles / 6812 kilometers / 3678 nautical miles.

Heraklion International Airport – OR Tambo International Airport

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Distance from Heraklion to Johannesburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4232.899 miles
  • 6812.191 kilometers
  • 3678.289 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
  • 4252.508 miles
  • 6843.748 kilometers
  • 3695.328 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 Heraklion to Johannesburg?

The estimated flight time from Heraklion International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport is 8 hours and 30 minutes.

What is the time difference between Heraklion and Johannesburg?

There is no time difference between Heraklion and Johannesburg.

Flight carbon footprint between Heraklion International Airport (HER) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)

On average, flying from Heraklion to Johannesburg generates about 486 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 486 kilograms equals 1 070 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Heraklion to Johannesburg

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

Airport information

Origin Heraklion International Airport
City: Heraklion
Country: Greece Flag of Greece
IATA Code: HER
ICAO Code: LGIR
Coordinates: 35°20′22″N, 25°10′49″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