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How far is Tampa, FL, from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Tampa (Tampa International Airport) is 8237 miles / 13256 kilometers / 7158 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Tampa International Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Tampa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8236.825 miles
  • 13255.886 kilometers
  • 7157.606 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
  • 8236.254 miles
  • 13254.965 kilometers
  • 7157.109 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 Tampa?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Tampa International Airport is 16 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Tampa International Airport (TPA)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Tampa generates about 1 033 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 033 kilograms equals 2 278 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Tampa

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

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 Tampa International Airport
City: Tampa, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TPA
ICAO Code: KTPA
Coordinates: 27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″W