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How far is Altenrhein from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Altenrhein (St. Gallen–Altenrhein Airport) is 5199 miles / 8366 kilometers / 4517 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – St. Gallen–Altenrhein Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Altenrhein

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5198.554 miles
  • 8366.262 kilometers
  • 4517.420 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
  • 5218.268 miles
  • 8397.989 kilometers
  • 4534.551 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 Altenrhein?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to St. Gallen–Altenrhein Airport is 10 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and St. Gallen–Altenrhein Airport (ACH)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Altenrhein generates about 610 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 610 kilograms equals 1 344 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Altenrhein

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and St. Gallen–Altenrhein Airport (ACH).

Airport information

Origin OR Tambo International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: JNB
ICAO Code: FAOR
Coordinates: 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E
Destination St. Gallen–Altenrhein Airport
City: Altenrhein
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: ACH
ICAO Code: LSZR
Coordinates: 47°29′6″N, 9°33′38″E