How far is London from Johannesburg?
The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and London (London Gatwick Airport) is 5595 miles / 9005 kilometers / 4862 nautical miles.
OR Tambo International Airport – London Gatwick Airport
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Distance from Johannesburg to London
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Johannesburg to London. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5595.144 miles
- 9004.511 kilometers
- 4862.047 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- 5613.868 miles
- 9034.644 kilometers
- 4878.318 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 London?
The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 11 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and London?
Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
On average, flying from Johannesburg to London generates about 662 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 662 kilograms equals 1 460 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Johannesburg to London
See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
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 | London Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LGW |
| ICAO Code: | EGKK |
| Coordinates: | 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W |