How far is Johannesburg from Edinburgh?
The distance between Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) and Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) is 5950 miles / 9576 kilometers / 5171 nautical miles.
Edinburgh Airport – OR Tambo International Airport
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Distance from Edinburgh to Johannesburg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Edinburgh to Johannesburg. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5950.460 miles
- 9576.338 kilometers
- 5170.809 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- 5968.775 miles
- 9605.812 kilometers
- 5186.724 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 Edinburgh to Johannesburg?
The estimated flight time from Edinburgh Airport to OR Tambo International Airport is 11 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Johannesburg?
Flight carbon footprint between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)
On average, flying from Edinburgh to Johannesburg generates about 710 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 710 kilograms equals 1 565 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Edinburgh to Johannesburg
See the map of the shortest flight path between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).
Airport information
| Origin | Edinburgh Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Edinburgh |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | EDI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPH |
| Coordinates: | 55°57′0″N, 3°22′20″W |
| Destination | OR Tambo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Johannesburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | JNB |
| ICAO Code: | FAOR |
| Coordinates: | 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E |