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How far is Johannesburg from George?

The distance between George (George Airport) and Johannesburg (Rand Airport) is 636 miles / 1024 kilometers / 553 nautical miles.

The driving distance from George (GRJ) to Johannesburg (QRA) is 738 miles / 1187 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 7 minutes.

George Airport – Rand Airport

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Distance from George to Johannesburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 636.413 miles
  • 1024.207 kilometers
  • 553.028 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
  • 637.424 miles
  • 1025.835 kilometers
  • 553.907 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 George to Johannesburg?

The estimated flight time from George Airport to Rand Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.

What is the time difference between George and Johannesburg?

There is no time difference between George and Johannesburg.

Flight carbon footprint between George Airport (GRJ) and Rand Airport (QRA)

On average, flying from George to Johannesburg generates about 117 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 117 kilograms equals 258 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from George to Johannesburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between George Airport (GRJ) and Rand Airport (QRA).

Airport information

Origin George Airport
City: George
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: GRJ
ICAO Code: FAGG
Coordinates: 34°0′20″S, 22°22′44″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