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How far is Bilbao from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Bilbao (Bilbao Airport) is 5172 miles / 8323 kilometers / 4494 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Bilbao Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Bilbao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5171.890 miles
  • 8323.349 kilometers
  • 4494.249 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
  • 5189.687 miles
  • 8351.991 kilometers
  • 4509.715 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 Bilbao?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Bilbao Airport is 10 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Bilbao Airport (BIO)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Bilbao generates about 606 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 606 kilograms equals 1 337 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Bilbao

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

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 Bilbao Airport
City: Bilbao
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: BIO
ICAO Code: LEBB
Coordinates: 43°18′3″N, 2°54′38″W