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How far is Lindi from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Lindi (Lindi Airport) is 1350 miles / 2173 kilometers / 1173 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Johannesburg (JNB) to Lindi (LDI) is 1859 miles / 2992 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 41 minutes.

OR Tambo International Airport – Lindi Airport

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1350
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2173
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1173
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Distance from Johannesburg to Lindi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1350.407 miles
  • 2173.270 kilometers
  • 1173.472 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
  • 1354.073 miles
  • 2179.169 kilometers
  • 1176.657 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 Lindi?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Lindi Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lindi Airport (LDI)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Lindi generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 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 Lindi

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

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 Lindi Airport
City: Lindi
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: LDI
ICAO Code: HTLI
Coordinates: 9°51′3″S, 39°45′28″E