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How far is Mwanza from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Mwanza (Mwanza Airport) is 1659 miles / 2669 kilometers / 1441 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Johannesburg (JNB) to Mwanza (MWZ) is 2410 miles / 3878 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 6 minutes.

OR Tambo International Airport – Mwanza Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Mwanza

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1658.724 miles
  • 2669.457 kilometers
  • 1441.392 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
  • 1666.444 miles
  • 2681.882 kilometers
  • 1448.100 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 Mwanza?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Mwanza Airport is 3 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Mwanza Airport (MWZ)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Mwanza generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 418 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 Mwanza

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

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 Mwanza Airport
City: Mwanza
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: MWZ
ICAO Code: HTMW
Coordinates: 2°26′40″S, 32°55′57″E