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How far is Bishkek from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Bishkek (Manas International Airport) is 5596 miles / 9005 kilometers / 4862 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Manas International Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Bishkek

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5595.558 miles
  • 9005.178 kilometers
  • 4862.407 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
  • 5610.672 miles
  • 9029.501 kilometers
  • 4875.541 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 Bishkek?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Manas International Airport is 11 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Manas International Airport (FRU)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Bishkek generates about 662 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 662 kilograms equals 1 460 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Bishkek

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

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 Manas International Airport
City: Bishkek
Country: Kyrgyzstan Flag of Kyrgyzstan
IATA Code: FRU
ICAO Code: UAFM
Coordinates: 43°3′40″N, 74°28′39″E