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How far is Amboseli from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Amboseli (Amboseli Airport) is 1723 miles / 2772 kilometers / 1497 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Johannesburg (JNB) to Amboseli (ASV) is 2393 miles / 3851 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 37 minutes.

OR Tambo International Airport – Amboseli Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Amboseli

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1722.723 miles
  • 2772.454 kilometers
  • 1497.005 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
  • 1729.817 miles
  • 2783.871 kilometers
  • 1503.170 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 Amboseli?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Amboseli Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Amboseli Airport (ASV)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Amboseli generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 428 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Johannesburg to Amboseli

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Amboseli Airport (ASV).

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 Amboseli Airport
City: Amboseli
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: ASV
ICAO Code: HKAM
Coordinates: 2°38′42″S, 37°15′11″E