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How far is Kota Bharu from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Kota Bharu (Sultan Ismail Petra Airport) is 5431 miles / 8740 kilometers / 4719 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Sultan Ismail Petra Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Kota Bharu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5430.635 miles
  • 8739.759 kilometers
  • 4719.092 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
  • 5429.419 miles
  • 8737.803 kilometers
  • 4718.036 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 Kota Bharu?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport is 10 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Kota Bharu generates about 640 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 640 kilograms equals 1 412 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Kota Bharu

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR).

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 Sultan Ismail Petra Airport
City: Kota Bharu
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: KBR
ICAO Code: WMKC
Coordinates: 6°10′0″N, 102°17′34″E