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How far is Athens from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Athens (Athens International Airport) is 4416 miles / 7107 kilometers / 3837 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Athens International Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Athens

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4416.036 miles
  • 7106.921 kilometers
  • 3837.430 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
  • 4435.976 miles
  • 7139.012 kilometers
  • 3854.758 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 Athens?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Athens International Airport is 8 hours and 51 minutes.

What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Athens?

There is no time difference between Johannesburg and Athens.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Athens International Airport (ATH)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Athens generates about 509 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 509 kilograms equals 1 122 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Athens

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

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 Athens International Airport
City: Athens
Country: Greece Flag of Greece
IATA Code: ATH
ICAO Code: LGAV
Coordinates: 37°56′11″N, 23°56′40″E