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How far is Johannesburg from Istanbul?

The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) and Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) is 4623 miles / 7440 kilometers / 4017 nautical miles.

Istanbul Airport – Lanseria International Airport

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Distance from Istanbul to Johannesburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4622.987 miles
  • 7439.977 kilometers
  • 4017.266 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
  • 4643.287 miles
  • 7472.647 kilometers
  • 4034.906 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 Istanbul to Johannesburg?

The estimated flight time from Istanbul Airport to Lanseria International Airport is 9 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA)

On average, flying from Istanbul to Johannesburg generates about 535 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 535 kilograms equals 1 180 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Istanbul to Johannesburg

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

Airport information

Origin Istanbul Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: IST
ICAO Code: LTFM
Coordinates: 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E
Destination 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