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How far is Dresden from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Dresden (Dresden Airport) is 5391 miles / 8677 kilometers / 4685 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Dresden Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Dresden

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5391.365 miles
  • 8676.562 kilometers
  • 4684.969 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
  • 5411.454 miles
  • 8708.890 kilometers
  • 4702.425 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 Dresden?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Dresden Airport is 10 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Dresden Airport (DRS)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Dresden generates about 635 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 635 kilograms equals 1 400 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Dresden

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

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 Dresden Airport
City: Dresden
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: DRS
ICAO Code: EDDC
Coordinates: 51°7′58″N, 13°46′1″E