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How far is Johannesburg from Akureyri?

The distance between Akureyri (Akureyri Airport) and Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) is 6782 miles / 10914 kilometers / 5893 nautical miles.

Akureyri Airport – OR Tambo International Airport

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Distance from Akureyri to Johannesburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6781.770 miles
  • 10914.201 kilometers
  • 5893.197 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
  • 6797.889 miles
  • 10940.141 kilometers
  • 5907.204 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 Akureyri to Johannesburg?

The estimated flight time from Akureyri Airport to OR Tambo International Airport is 13 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akureyri Airport (AEY) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)

On average, flying from Akureyri to Johannesburg generates about 824 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 824 kilograms equals 1 817 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akureyri to Johannesburg

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

Airport information

Origin Akureyri Airport
City: Akureyri
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: AEY
ICAO Code: BIAR
Coordinates: 65°39′36″N, 18°4′21″W
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