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How far is Johannesburg from Paris?

The distance between Paris (Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport) and Johannesburg (Rand Airport) is 5415 miles / 8715 kilometers / 4706 nautical miles.

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport – Rand Airport

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Distance from Paris to Johannesburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5415.339 miles
  • 8715.143 kilometers
  • 4705.801 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
  • 5434.381 miles
  • 8745.788 kilometers
  • 4722.348 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 Paris to Johannesburg?

The estimated flight time from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Rand Airport is 10 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Rand Airport (QRA)

On average, flying from Paris to Johannesburg generates about 638 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 638 kilograms equals 1 407 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Paris to Johannesburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Rand Airport (QRA).

Airport information

Origin Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
City: Paris
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: CDG
ICAO Code: LFPG
Coordinates: 49°0′46″N, 2°32′59″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