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How far is Namibe from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Namibe (Yuri Gagarin Airport) is 1281 miles / 2061 kilometers / 1113 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Johannesburg (JNB) to Namibe (MSZ) is 1604 miles / 2581 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 55 minutes.

OR Tambo International Airport – Yuri Gagarin Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Namibe

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1280.832 miles
  • 2061.299 kilometers
  • 1113.013 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
  • 1281.431 miles
  • 2062.263 kilometers
  • 1113.533 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 Namibe?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Yuri Gagarin Airport is 2 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Yuri Gagarin Airport (MSZ)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Namibe generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 365 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 Namibe

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Yuri Gagarin Airport (MSZ).

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 Yuri Gagarin Airport
City: Namibe
Country: Angola Flag of Angola
IATA Code: MSZ
ICAO Code: FNMO
Coordinates: 15°15′40″S, 12°8′48″E