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How far is Taif from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Taif (Taif Regional Airport) is 3376 miles / 5434 kilometers / 2934 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Taif Regional Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Taif

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3376.226 miles
  • 5433.510 kilometers
  • 2933.861 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
  • 3391.961 miles
  • 5458.832 kilometers
  • 2947.534 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 Taif?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Taif Regional Airport is 6 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Taif Regional Airport (TIF)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Taif generates about 380 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 380 kilograms equals 837 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Taif

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Taif Regional Airport (TIF).

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 Taif Regional Airport
City: Taif
Country: Saudi Arabia Flag of Saudi Arabia
IATA Code: TIF
ICAO Code: OETF
Coordinates: 21°29′0″N, 40°32′39″E