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How far is Francistown from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) and Francistown (Francistown Airport) is 330 miles / 531 kilometers / 287 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Johannesburg (HLA) to Francistown (FRW) is 445 miles / 716 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 28 minutes.

Lanseria International Airport – Francistown Airport

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330
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Distance from Johannesburg to Francistown

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 330.120 miles
  • 531.277 kilometers
  • 286.866 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
  • 331.426 miles
  • 533.379 kilometers
  • 288.001 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 Francistown?

The estimated flight time from Lanseria International Airport to Francistown Airport is 1 hour and 7 minutes.

What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Francistown?

There is no time difference between Johannesburg and Francistown.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and Francistown Airport (FRW)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Francistown generates about 74 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 74 kilograms equals 162 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Johannesburg to Francistown

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

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 Francistown Airport
City: Francistown
Country: Botswana Flag of Botswana
IATA Code: FRW
ICAO Code: FBFT
Coordinates: 21°9′34″S, 27°28′28″E