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How far is Gamba from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) and Gamba (Gamba Airport) is 1986 miles / 3197 kilometers / 1726 nautical miles.

Lanseria International Airport – Gamba Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Gamba

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1986.487 miles
  • 3196.941 kilometers
  • 1726.210 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
  • 1991.749 miles
  • 3205.410 kilometers
  • 1730.783 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 Gamba?

The estimated flight time from Lanseria International Airport to Gamba Airport is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and Gamba Airport (GAX)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Gamba generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 477 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Gamba

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and Gamba Airport (GAX).

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 Gamba Airport
City: Gamba
Country: Gabon Flag of Gabon
IATA Code: GAX
ICAO Code: FOGX
Coordinates: 2°47′7″S, 10°2′49″E