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How far is Catumbela from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Catumbela (Catumbela Airport) is 1344 miles / 2162 kilometers / 1168 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Johannesburg (JNB) to Catumbela (CBT) is 1716 miles / 2761 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 59 minutes.

OR Tambo International Airport – Catumbela Airport

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1344
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1168
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Distance from Johannesburg to Catumbela

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1343.591 miles
  • 2162.301 kilometers
  • 1167.549 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
  • 1345.512 miles
  • 2165.392 kilometers
  • 1169.218 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 Catumbela?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Catumbela Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Catumbela Airport (CBT)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Catumbela generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 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 Catumbela

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

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 Catumbela Airport
City: Catumbela
Country: Angola Flag of Angola
IATA Code: CBT
ICAO Code: FNCT
Coordinates: 12°28′45″S, 13°29′12″E