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How far is Johannesburg from Abuja?

The distance between Abuja (Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport) and Johannesburg (Rand Airport) is 2801 miles / 4507 kilometers / 2434 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Abuja (ABV) to Johannesburg (QRA) is 4073 miles / 6555 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 93 hours 15 minutes.

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport – Rand Airport

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Distance from Abuja to Johannesburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2800.541 miles
  • 4507.034 kilometers
  • 2433.604 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
  • 2810.317 miles
  • 4522.767 kilometers
  • 2442.099 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 Abuja to Johannesburg?

The estimated flight time from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Rand Airport is 5 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) and Rand Airport (QRA)

On average, flying from Abuja to Johannesburg generates about 311 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 311 kilograms equals 685 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Abuja to Johannesburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) and Rand Airport (QRA).

Airport information

Origin Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
City: Abuja
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: ABV
ICAO Code: DNAA
Coordinates: 9°0′24″N, 7°15′47″E
Destination Rand Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: QRA
ICAO Code: FAGM
Coordinates: 26°14′33″S, 28°9′4″E