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How far is Ko Samui from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) and Ko Samui (Samui Airport) is 5423 miles / 8728 kilometers / 4713 nautical miles.

Lanseria International Airport – Samui Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Ko Samui

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5423.267 miles
  • 8727.902 kilometers
  • 4712.690 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
  • 5423.362 miles
  • 8728.055 kilometers
  • 4712.773 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 Ko Samui?

The estimated flight time from Lanseria International Airport to Samui Airport is 10 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and Samui Airport (USM)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Ko Samui generates about 639 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 639 kilograms equals 1 410 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Ko Samui

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

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 Samui Airport
City: Ko Samui
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: USM
ICAO Code: VTSM
Coordinates: 9°32′52″N, 100°3′43″E