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How far is Rome from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport) is 4785 miles / 7701 kilometers / 4158 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Rome

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4784.918 miles
  • 7700.579 kilometers
  • 4157.980 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
  • 4804.518 miles
  • 7732.122 kilometers
  • 4175.012 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 Rome?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport is 9 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Rome generates about 556 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 556 kilograms equals 1 226 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Rome

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO).

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 Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport
City: Rome
Country: Italy Flag of Italy
IATA Code: FCO
ICAO Code: LIRF
Coordinates: 41°48′16″N, 12°15′2″E