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How far is Marrakech from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Marrakech (Marrakesh Menara Airport) is 4637 miles / 7463 kilometers / 4030 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Johannesburg (JNB) to Marrakech (RAK) is 7572 miles / 12186 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 163 hours 46 minutes.

OR Tambo International Airport – Marrakesh Menara Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Marrakech

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4637.453 miles
  • 7463.257 kilometers
  • 4029.836 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
  • 4652.020 miles
  • 7486.701 kilometers
  • 4042.495 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 Marrakech?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Marrakesh Menara Airport is 9 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Marrakech generates about 537 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 537 kilograms equals 1 184 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 Marrakech

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK).

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 Marrakesh Menara Airport
City: Marrakech
Country: Morocco Flag of Morocco
IATA Code: RAK
ICAO Code: GMMX
Coordinates: 31°36′24″N, 8°2′10″W