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How far is Zurich from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Zurich (Zurich Airport) is 5212 miles / 8387 kilometers / 4529 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Zurich Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Zurich

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5211.711 miles
  • 8387.435 kilometers
  • 4528.853 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
  • 5231.325 miles
  • 8419.001 kilometers
  • 4545.897 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 Zurich?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Zurich Airport is 10 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Zurich Airport (ZRH)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Zurich generates about 611 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 611 kilograms equals 1 348 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Zurich

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

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 Zurich Airport
City: Zurich
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: ZRH
ICAO Code: LSZH
Coordinates: 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E

Airlines flying from Johannesburg (JNB) to Zurich (ZRH)

South African Airways
Swiss International Air Lines