Distance between London (LHR) and Johannesburg (JNB)
Distance from London to Johannesburg (London Heathrow Airport – OR Tambo International Airport) is 5620 miles / 9045 kilometers / 4884 nautical miles.
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How far is Johannesburg from London?
There are several ways to calculate distances between London and Johannesburg. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5620.339 miles
- 9045.059 kilometers
- 4883.941 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 5639.035 miles
- 9075.147 kilometers
- 4900.187 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 11 hours 8 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between London and Johannesburg is 1 hour. Johannesburg is 1 hour ahead of London.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 674 kg (1 486 pounds).
Airport information
| A | London Heathrow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LHR |
| ICAO Code: | EGLL |
| Coordinates: | 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W |
| B | OR Tambo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Johannesburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | JNB |
| ICAO Code: | FAOR |
| Coordinates: | 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E |
London to Johannesburg flight path
Shortest flight path between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).
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