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How far is Amsterdam from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Amsterdam (Amsterdam Airport Schiphol) is 5584 miles / 8986 kilometers / 4852 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

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Distance from Johannesburg to Amsterdam

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5583.808 miles
  • 8986.269 kilometers
  • 4852.197 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
  • 5603.097 miles
  • 9017.310 kilometers
  • 4868.958 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 Amsterdam?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 11 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Amsterdam generates about 661 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 661 kilograms equals 1 457 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Amsterdam

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).

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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
City: Amsterdam
Country: Netherlands Flag of Netherlands
IATA Code: AMS
ICAO Code: EHAM
Coordinates: 52°18′30″N, 4°45′50″E

Airlines flying from Johannesburg (JNB) to Amsterdam (AMS)

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