How far is Goma from Johannesburg?
The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Goma (Goma International Airport) is 1684 miles / 2710 kilometers / 1463 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Johannesburg (JNB) to Goma (GOM) is 2388 miles / 3843 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 27 minutes.
OR Tambo International Airport – Goma International Airport
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Distance from Johannesburg to Goma
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Johannesburg to Goma. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1683.663 miles
- 2709.593 kilometers
- 1463.063 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- 1691.891 miles
- 2722.835 kilometers
- 1470.213 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 Goma?
The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Goma International Airport is 3 hours and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Goma?
Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Goma International Airport (GOM)
On average, flying from Johannesburg to Goma generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 422 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 Goma
See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Goma International Airport (GOM).
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 | Goma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Goma |
| Country: | Congo (Kinshasa)  |
| IATA Code: | GOM |
| ICAO Code: | FZNA |
| Coordinates: | 1°40′14″S, 29°14′18″E |