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How far is George from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and George (George Airport) is 646 miles / 1039 kilometers / 561 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Johannesburg (JNB) to George (GRJ) is 748 miles / 1204 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 16 minutes.

OR Tambo International Airport – George Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to George

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 645.553 miles
  • 1038.917 kilometers
  • 560.970 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
  • 646.578 miles
  • 1040.567 kilometers
  • 561.861 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 George?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to George Airport is 1 hour and 43 minutes.

What is the time difference between Johannesburg and George?

There is no time difference between Johannesburg and George.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and George Airport (GRJ)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to George generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 261 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 George

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

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 George Airport
City: George
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: GRJ
ICAO Code: FAGG
Coordinates: 34°0′20″S, 22°22′44″E

Airlines flying from Johannesburg (JNB) to George (GRJ)

Mango
South African Airways