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How far is Dubai from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) and Dubai (Dubai International Airport) is 3968 miles / 6386 kilometers / 3448 nautical miles.

Lanseria International Airport – Dubai International Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Dubai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3968.182 miles
  • 6386.170 kilometers
  • 3448.256 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
  • 3982.582 miles
  • 6409.345 kilometers
  • 3460.769 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 Johannesburg to Dubai?

The estimated flight time from Lanseria International Airport to Dubai International Airport is 8 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and Dubai International Airport (DXB)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Dubai generates about 452 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 452 kilograms equals 997 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Dubai

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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