How far is Boma from Johannesburg?
The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Boma (Boma Airport) is 1718 miles / 2765 kilometers / 1493 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Johannesburg (JNB) to Boma (BOA) is 2433 miles / 3916 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 53 minutes.
OR Tambo International Airport – Boma Airport
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Distance from Johannesburg to Boma
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Johannesburg to Boma. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1718.044 miles
- 2764.923 kilometers
- 1492.939 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- 1722.623 miles
- 2772.293 kilometers
- 1496.919 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 Boma?
The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Boma Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Boma?
The time difference between Johannesburg and Boma is 1 hour. Boma is 1 hour behind Johannesburg.
Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Boma Airport (BOA)
On average, flying from Johannesburg to Boma 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 Boma
See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Boma Airport (BOA).
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 | Boma Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Boma |
| Country: | Congo (Kinshasa)  |
| IATA Code: | BOA |
| ICAO Code: | FZAJ |
| Coordinates: | 5°51′14″S, 13°3′50″E |