How far is Cologne from Johannesburg?
The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Cologne (Cologne Bonn Airport) is 5455 miles / 8779 kilometers / 4740 nautical miles.
OR Tambo International Airport – Cologne Bonn Airport
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Distance from Johannesburg to Cologne
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Johannesburg to Cologne. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5454.744 miles
- 8778.559 kilometers
- 4740.043 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- 5474.280 miles
- 8809.999 kilometers
- 4757.019 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 Cologne?
The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is 10 hours and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Cologne?
Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
On average, flying from Johannesburg to Cologne generates about 644 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 644 kilograms equals 1 419 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Cologne
See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).
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 | Cologne Bonn Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cologne |
| Country: | Germany  |
| IATA Code: | CGN |
| ICAO Code: | EDDK |
| Coordinates: | 50°51′57″N, 7°8′33″E |