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How far is São Tomé from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) and São Tomé (São Tomé International Airport) is 2298 miles / 3698 kilometers / 1997 nautical miles.

Lanseria International Airport – São Tomé International Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to São Tomé

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2297.676 miles
  • 3697.751 kilometers
  • 1996.626 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
  • 2303.597 miles
  • 3707.279 kilometers
  • 2001.771 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 São Tomé?

The estimated flight time from Lanseria International Airport to São Tomé International Airport is 4 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and São Tomé International Airport (TMS)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to São Tomé generates about 252 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 252 kilograms equals 555 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to São Tomé

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and São Tomé International Airport (TMS).

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 São Tomé International Airport
City: São Tomé
Country: São Tomé and Principe Flag of São Tomé and Principe
IATA Code: TMS
ICAO Code: FPST
Coordinates: 0°22′41″N, 6°42′43″E