How far is Atbara from Johannesburg?
The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Atbara (Atbara Airport) is 3040 miles / 4892 kilometers / 2641 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Johannesburg (JNB) to Atbara (ATB) is 4341 miles / 6986 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 91 hours 44 minutes.
OR Tambo International Airport – Atbara Airport
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Distance from Johannesburg to Atbara
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Johannesburg to Atbara. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3039.604 miles
- 4891.769 kilometers
- 2641.344 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- 3054.745 miles
- 4916.136 kilometers
- 2654.501 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 Atbara?
The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Atbara Airport is 6 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Atbara?
There is no time difference between Johannesburg and Atbara.
Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Atbara Airport (ATB)
On average, flying from Johannesburg to Atbara generates about 339 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 339 kilograms equals 747 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 Atbara
See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Atbara Airport (ATB).
Airport information
| Origin | OR Tambo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Johannesburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | JNB |
| ICAO Code: | FAOR |
| Coordinates: | 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E |
| Destination | Atbara Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Atbara |
| Country: | Sudan  |
| IATA Code: | ATB |
| ICAO Code: | HSAT |
| Coordinates: | 17°42′37″N, 34°3′25″E |