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How far is São Tomé from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and São Tomé (São Tomé International Airport) is 2321 miles / 3736 kilometers / 2017 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – São Tomé International Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to São Tomé

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2321.204 miles
  • 3735.616 kilometers
  • 2017.071 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
  • 2327.123 miles
  • 3745.141 kilometers
  • 2022.214 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 São Tomé?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to São Tomé International Airport is 4 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and São Tomé International Airport (TMS)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to São Tomé generates about 254 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 254 kilograms equals 561 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to São Tomé

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and São Tomé International Airport (TMS).

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 São Tomé International Airport
City: São Tomé
Country: São Tomé and Principe Flag of São Tomé and Principe
IATA Code: TMS
ICAO Code: FPST
Coordinates: 0°22′41″N, 6°42′43″E