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How far is Axum from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Axum (Axum Airport) is 2859 miles / 4600 kilometers / 2484 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Johannesburg (JNB) to Axum (AXU) is 3969 miles / 6387 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 81 hours 19 minutes.

OR Tambo International Airport – Axum Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Axum

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2858.555 miles
  • 4600.399 kilometers
  • 2484.017 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
  • 2872.036 miles
  • 4622.093 kilometers
  • 2495.731 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 Axum?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Axum Airport is 5 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Axum Airport (AXU)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Axum generates about 317 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 317 kilograms equals 700 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 Axum

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

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 Axum Airport
City: Axum
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: AXU
ICAO Code: HAAX
Coordinates: 14°8′48″N, 38°46′22″E