How far is Johannesburg from London?
The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) is 5595 miles / 9005 kilometers / 4862 nautical miles.
London Gatwick Airport – OR Tambo International Airport
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Distance from London to Johannesburg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Johannesburg. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5595.144 miles
- 9004.511 kilometers
- 4862.047 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- 5613.868 miles
- 9034.644 kilometers
- 4878.318 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 London to Johannesburg?
The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to OR Tambo International Airport is 11 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Johannesburg?
Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)
On average, flying from London to Johannesburg generates about 662 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 662 kilograms equals 1 460 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from London to Johannesburg
See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).
Airport information
| Origin | London Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LGW |
| ICAO Code: | EGKK |
| Coordinates: | 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W |
| Destination | OR Tambo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Johannesburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | JNB |
| ICAO Code: | FAOR |
| Coordinates: | 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E |