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How far is Kuala Terengganu from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Kuala Terengganu (Sultan Mahmud Airport) is 5455 miles / 8778 kilometers / 4740 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Sultan Mahmud Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Kuala Terengganu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5454.538 miles
  • 8778.228 kilometers
  • 4739.864 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
  • 5452.966 miles
  • 8775.698 kilometers
  • 4738.498 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 Kuala Terengganu?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Airport is 10 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Kuala Terengganu generates about 644 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 644 kilograms equals 1 419 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Kuala Terengganu

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG).

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 Sultan Mahmud Airport
City: Kuala Terengganu
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: TGG
ICAO Code: WMKN
Coordinates: 5°22′57″N, 103°6′10″E