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How far is Johannesburg from Brasília?

The distance between Brasília (Brasília International Airport) and Johannesburg (Rand Airport) is 4900 miles / 7886 kilometers / 4258 nautical miles.

Brasília International Airport – Rand Airport

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Distance from Brasília to Johannesburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4899.992 miles
  • 7885.772 kilometers
  • 4257.976 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
  • 4893.045 miles
  • 7874.593 kilometers
  • 4251.940 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 Brasília to Johannesburg?

The estimated flight time from Brasília International Airport to Rand Airport is 9 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brasília International Airport (BSB) and Rand Airport (QRA)

On average, flying from Brasília to Johannesburg generates about 571 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 571 kilograms equals 1 258 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Brasília to Johannesburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brasília International Airport (BSB) and Rand Airport (QRA).

Airport information

Origin Brasília International Airport
City: Brasília
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: BSB
ICAO Code: SBBR
Coordinates: 15°52′9″S, 47°55′15″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