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How far is Akure from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Akure (Akure Airport) is 2765 miles / 4449 kilometers / 2402 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Johannesburg (JNB) to Akure (AKR) is 4082 miles / 6569 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 92 hours 19 minutes.

OR Tambo International Airport – Akure Airport

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2765
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4449
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2402
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Distance from Johannesburg to Akure

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2764.525 miles
  • 4449.071 kilometers
  • 2402.306 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
  • 2773.101 miles
  • 4462.874 kilometers
  • 2409.759 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 Akure?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Akure Airport is 5 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Akure Airport (AKR)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Akure generates about 306 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 306 kilograms equals 675 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 Akure

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

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 Akure Airport
City: Akure
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: AKR
ICAO Code: DNAK
Coordinates: 7°14′48″N, 5°18′3″E