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How far is Gothenburg from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Gothenburg (Säve airport) is 5856 miles / 9424 kilometers / 5088 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Säve airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Gothenburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5855.549 miles
  • 9423.592 kilometers
  • 5088.333 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
  • 5875.135 miles
  • 9455.114 kilometers
  • 5105.353 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 Gothenburg?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Säve airport is 11 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Säve airport (GSE)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Gothenburg generates about 697 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 697 kilograms equals 1 537 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Gothenburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Säve airport (GSE).

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 Säve airport
City: Gothenburg
Country: Sweden Flag of Sweden
IATA Code: GSE
ICAO Code: ESGP
Coordinates: 57°46′28″N, 11°52′13″E