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How far is Soyo from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Soyo (Soyo Airport) is 1729 miles / 2783 kilometers / 1502 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Johannesburg (JNB) to Soyo (SZA) is 2297 miles / 3696 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 36 minutes.

OR Tambo International Airport – Soyo Airport

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1729
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2783
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1502
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Distance from Johannesburg to Soyo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1729.033 miles
  • 2782.609 kilometers
  • 1502.489 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
  • 1733.345 miles
  • 2789.549 kilometers
  • 1506.236 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 Soyo?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Soyo Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Soyo Airport (SZA)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Soyo generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 429 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 Soyo

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

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 Soyo Airport
City: Soyo
Country: Angola Flag of Angola
IATA Code: SZA
ICAO Code: FNSO
Coordinates: 6°8′27″S, 12°22′18″E