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How far is London from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) and London (London Heathrow Airport) is 5601 miles / 9014 kilometers / 4867 nautical miles.

Lanseria International Airport – London Heathrow Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5601.153 miles
  • 9014.181 kilometers
  • 4867.269 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
  • 5619.833 miles
  • 9044.244 kilometers
  • 4883.501 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 London?

The estimated flight time from Lanseria International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 11 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to London generates about 663 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 663 kilograms equals 1 462 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to London

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

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 London Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W