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How far is Abuja from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) and Abuja (Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport) is 2775 miles / 4467 kilometers / 2412 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Johannesburg (HLA) to Abuja (ABV) is 4043 miles / 6506 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 91 hours 43 minutes.

Lanseria International Airport – Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Abuja

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2775.370 miles
  • 4466.525 kilometers
  • 2411.731 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
  • 2785.096 miles
  • 4482.177 kilometers
  • 2420.182 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 Johannesburg to Abuja?

The estimated flight time from Lanseria International Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is 5 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Abuja generates about 308 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 308 kilograms equals 678 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Johannesburg to Abuja

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV).

Airport information

Origin Lanseria International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: HLA
ICAO Code: FALA
Coordinates: 25°56′18″S, 27°55′33″E
Destination Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
City: Abuja
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: ABV
ICAO Code: DNAA
Coordinates: 9°0′24″N, 7°15′47″E