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How far is Sohar from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Sohar (Sohar Airport) is 3958 miles / 6370 kilometers / 3439 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Sohar Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Sohar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3958.049 miles
  • 6369.862 kilometers
  • 3439.450 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
  • 3972.051 miles
  • 6392.397 kilometers
  • 3451.618 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 Sohar?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Sohar Airport is 7 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Sohar Airport (OHS)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Sohar generates about 451 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 451 kilograms equals 995 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Sohar

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

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 Sohar Airport
City: Sohar
Country: Oman Flag of Oman
IATA Code: OHS
ICAO Code: OOSH
Coordinates: 24°23′9″N, 56°37′31″E