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How far is Semera from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Semera (Semera Airport) is 2745 miles / 4417 kilometers / 2385 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Johannesburg (JNB) to Semera (SZE) is 3629 miles / 5841 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 75 hours 10 minutes.

OR Tambo International Airport – Semera Airport

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2745
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4417
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2385
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Distance from Johannesburg to Semera

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2744.648 miles
  • 4417.084 kilometers
  • 2385.034 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
  • 2756.958 miles
  • 4436.895 kilometers
  • 2395.731 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 Semera?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Semera Airport is 5 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Semera Airport (SZE)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Semera generates about 304 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 304 kilograms equals 670 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 Semera

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

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 Semera Airport
City: Semera
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: SZE
ICAO Code: HASM
Coordinates: 11°47′15″N, 40°59′29″E