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How far is Johannesburg from Akureyri?

The distance between Akureyri (Akureyri Airport) and Johannesburg (Rand Airport) is 6787 miles / 10922 kilometers / 5898 nautical miles.

Akureyri Airport – Rand 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)
  • 6786.769 miles
  • 10922.246 kilometers
  • 5897.541 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
  • 6802.925 miles
  • 10948.247 kilometers
  • 5911.580 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 Rand Airport is 13 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akureyri Airport (AEY) and Rand Airport (QRA)

On average, flying from Akureyri to Johannesburg generates about 825 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 825 kilograms equals 1 819 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 Rand Airport (QRA).

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 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