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How far is Johannesburg from Kilimanjaro?

The distance between Kilimanjaro (Kilimanjaro International Airport) and Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) is 1668 miles / 2684 kilometers / 1449 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kilimanjaro (JRO) to Johannesburg (JNB) is 2356 miles / 3792 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 40 minutes.

Kilimanjaro International Airport – OR Tambo International Airport

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Distance from Kilimanjaro to Johannesburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1667.817 miles
  • 2684.091 kilometers
  • 1449.293 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
  • 1674.619 miles
  • 2695.037 kilometers
  • 1455.204 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 Kilimanjaro to Johannesburg?

The estimated flight time from Kilimanjaro International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)

On average, flying from Kilimanjaro to Johannesburg generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 420 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kilimanjaro to Johannesburg

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

Airport information

Origin Kilimanjaro International Airport
City: Kilimanjaro
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: JRO
ICAO Code: HTKJ
Coordinates: 3°25′45″S, 37°4′28″E
Destination 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