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How far is Yanbu from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Yanbu (Yanbu Airport) is 3519 miles / 5663 kilometers / 3058 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Yanbu Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Yanbu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3518.817 miles
  • 5662.987 kilometers
  • 3057.768 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
  • 3535.598 miles
  • 5689.993 kilometers
  • 3072.350 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 Yanbu?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Yanbu Airport is 7 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Yanbu Airport (YNB)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Yanbu generates about 397 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 397 kilograms equals 875 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Yanbu

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

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 Yanbu Airport
City: Yanbu
Country: Saudi Arabia Flag of Saudi Arabia
IATA Code: YNB
ICAO Code: OEYN
Coordinates: 24°8′39″N, 38°3′48″E