How far is Geneva from Johannesburg?
The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Geneva (Geneva Airport) is 5170 miles / 8321 kilometers / 4493 nautical miles.
OR Tambo International Airport – Geneva Airport
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Distance from Johannesburg to Geneva
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Johannesburg to Geneva. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5170.265 miles
- 8320.735 kilometers
- 4492.837 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- 5189.557 miles
- 8351.783 kilometers
- 4509.602 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 Geneva?
The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Geneva Airport is 10 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Geneva?
There is no time difference between Johannesburg and Geneva.
Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Geneva Airport (GVA)
On average, flying from Johannesburg to Geneva generates about 606 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 606 kilograms equals 1 336 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Geneva
See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Geneva Airport (GVA).
Airport information
| Origin | OR Tambo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Johannesburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | JNB |
| ICAO Code: | FAOR |
| Coordinates: | 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E |
| Destination | Geneva Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Geneva |
| Country: | Switzerland  |
| IATA Code: | GVA |
| ICAO Code: | LSGG |
| Coordinates: | 46°14′17″N, 6°6′32″E |