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How far is Amsterdam from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) and Amsterdam (Amsterdam Airport Schiphol) is 5566 miles / 8957 kilometers / 4836 nautical miles.

Lanseria International Airport – Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

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Distance from Johannesburg to Amsterdam

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5565.517 miles
  • 8956.832 kilometers
  • 4836.302 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
  • 5584.785 miles
  • 8987.841 kilometers
  • 4853.046 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 Amsterdam?

The estimated flight time from Lanseria International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 11 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Amsterdam generates about 658 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 658 kilograms equals 1 451 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Amsterdam

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).

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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
City: Amsterdam
Country: Netherlands Flag of Netherlands
IATA Code: AMS
ICAO Code: EHAM
Coordinates: 52°18′30″N, 4°45′50″E