How far is Johannesburg from Amsterdam?
The distance between Amsterdam (Amsterdam Airport Schiphol) and Johannesburg (Rand Airport) is 5589 miles / 8995 kilometers / 4857 nautical miles.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol – Rand Airport
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Distance from Amsterdam to Johannesburg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Amsterdam to Johannesburg. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5589.243 miles
- 8995.014 kilometers
- 4856.919 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- 5608.568 miles
- 9026.116 kilometers
- 4873.713 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 Amsterdam to Johannesburg?
The estimated flight time from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Rand Airport is 11 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Amsterdam and Johannesburg?
Flight carbon footprint between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Rand Airport (QRA)
On average, flying from Amsterdam to Johannesburg generates about 661 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 661 kilograms equals 1 458 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Amsterdam to Johannesburg
See the map of the shortest flight path between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Rand Airport (QRA).
Airport information
| Origin | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol |
|---|---|
| City: | Amsterdam |
| Country: | Netherlands  |
| IATA Code: | AMS |
| ICAO Code: | EHAM |
| Coordinates: | 52°18′30″N, 4°45′50″E |
| Destination | Rand Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Johannesburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | QRA |
| ICAO Code: | FAGM |
| Coordinates: | 26°14′33″S, 28°9′4″E |