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How far is Abha from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Abha (Abha International Airport) is 3201 miles / 5151 kilometers / 2782 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Abha International Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Abha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3200.944 miles
  • 5151.421 kilometers
  • 2781.545 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
  • 3215.346 miles
  • 5174.598 kilometers
  • 2794.059 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 Abha?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Abha International Airport is 6 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Abha International Airport (AHB)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Abha generates about 358 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 358 kilograms equals 790 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Abha

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Abha International Airport
City: Abha
Country: Saudi Arabia Flag of Saudi Arabia
IATA Code: AHB
ICAO Code: OEAB
Coordinates: 18°14′25″N, 42°39′23″E