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How far is Johannesburg from Frankfurt?

The distance between Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) and Johannesburg (Rand Airport) is 5386 miles / 8667 kilometers / 4680 nautical miles.

Frankfurt Airport – Rand Airport

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Distance from Frankfurt to Johannesburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5385.607 miles
  • 8667.294 kilometers
  • 4679.964 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
  • 5405.311 miles
  • 8699.005 kilometers
  • 4697.087 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 Frankfurt to Johannesburg?

The estimated flight time from Frankfurt Airport to Rand Airport is 10 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Rand Airport (QRA)

On average, flying from Frankfurt to Johannesburg generates about 634 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 634 kilograms equals 1 399 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Frankfurt to Johannesburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Rand Airport (QRA).

Airport information

Origin Frankfurt Airport
City: Frankfurt
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: FRA
ICAO Code: EDDF
Coordinates: 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″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