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How far is Jebel Ali from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Jebel Ali (Al Maktoum International Airport) is 3943 miles / 6345 kilometers / 3426 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Al Maktoum International Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Jebel Ali

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3942.771 miles
  • 6345.275 kilometers
  • 3426.175 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
  • 3957.221 miles
  • 6368.530 kilometers
  • 3438.731 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 Jebel Ali?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport is 7 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Jebel Ali generates about 449 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 449 kilograms equals 990 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Jebel Ali

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).

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 Al Maktoum International Airport
City: Jebel Ali
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: DWC
ICAO Code: OMDW
Coordinates: 24°53′46″N, 55°9′41″E