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How far is Ras Al Khaimah from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Ras Al Khaimah (Ras Al Khaimah International Airport) is 4010 miles / 6453 kilometers / 3484 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Ras Al Khaimah International Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Ras Al Khaimah

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4009.629 miles
  • 6452.872 kilometers
  • 3484.272 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
  • 4024.154 miles
  • 6476.247 kilometers
  • 3496.894 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 Ras Al Khaimah?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport is 8 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Ras Al Khaimah generates about 458 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 458 kilograms equals 1 009 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Ras Al Khaimah

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT).

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 Ras Al Khaimah International Airport
City: Ras Al Khaimah
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: RKT
ICAO Code: OMRK
Coordinates: 25°36′48″N, 55°56′19″E