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How far is Matam from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Matam (Ouro Sogui Airport) is 4006 miles / 6447 kilometers / 3481 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Johannesburg (JNB) to Matam (MAX) is 5915 miles / 9519 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 130 hours 7 minutes.

OR Tambo International Airport – Ouro Sogui Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Matam

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4006.065 miles
  • 6447.136 kilometers
  • 3481.175 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
  • 4014.064 miles
  • 6460.009 kilometers
  • 3488.126 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 Matam?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Ouro Sogui Airport is 8 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Ouro Sogui Airport (MAX)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Matam generates about 457 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 457 kilograms equals 1 008 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 Matam

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Ouro Sogui Airport (MAX).

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 Ouro Sogui Airport
City: Matam
Country: Senegal Flag of Senegal
IATA Code: MAX
ICAO Code: GOSM
Coordinates: 15°35′36″N, 13°19′22″W