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How far is Gamba from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Gamba (Gamba Airport) is 2010 miles / 3235 kilometers / 1747 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Gamba Airport

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3235
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1747
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Distance from Johannesburg to Gamba

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2009.839 miles
  • 3234.522 kilometers
  • 1746.502 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
  • 2015.098 miles
  • 3242.986 kilometers
  • 1751.072 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 Gamba?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Gamba Airport is 4 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Gamba Airport (GAX)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Gamba generates about 219 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 219 kilograms equals 482 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Gamba

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

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 Gamba Airport
City: Gamba
Country: Gabon Flag of Gabon
IATA Code: GAX
ICAO Code: FOGX
Coordinates: 2°47′7″S, 10°2′49″E