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How far is Bristol from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Bristol (Bristol Airport) is 5659 miles / 9107 kilometers / 4918 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Bristol Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Bristol

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5659.075 miles
  • 9107.399 kilometers
  • 4917.602 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
  • 5677.483 miles
  • 9137.023 kilometers
  • 4933.598 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 Bristol?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Bristol Airport is 11 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Bristol Airport (BRS)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Bristol generates about 671 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 671 kilograms equals 1 479 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Bristol

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

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 Bristol Airport
City: Bristol
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BRS
ICAO Code: EGGD
Coordinates: 51°22′57″N, 2°43′8″W