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How far is Johannesburg from Copenhagen?

The distance between Copenhagen (Copenhagen Airport) and Johannesburg (Rand Airport) is 5710 miles / 9189 kilometers / 4962 nautical miles.

Copenhagen Airport – Rand Airport

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Distance from Copenhagen to Johannesburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5709.699 miles
  • 9188.870 kilometers
  • 4961.593 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
  • 5729.544 miles
  • 9220.807 kilometers
  • 4978.838 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 Copenhagen to Johannesburg?

The estimated flight time from Copenhagen Airport to Rand Airport is 11 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Copenhagen Airport (CPH) and Rand Airport (QRA)

On average, flying from Copenhagen to Johannesburg generates about 678 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 678 kilograms equals 1 494 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Copenhagen to Johannesburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Copenhagen Airport (CPH) and Rand Airport (QRA).

Airport information

Origin Copenhagen Airport
City: Copenhagen
Country: Denmark Flag of Denmark
IATA Code: CPH
ICAO Code: EKCH
Coordinates: 55°37′4″N, 12°39′21″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