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How far is Hurghada from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Hurghada (Hurghada International Airport) is 3684 miles / 5930 kilometers / 3202 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Johannesburg (JNB) to Hurghada (HRG) is 5048 miles / 8124 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 103 hours 50 minutes.

OR Tambo International Airport – Hurghada International Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Hurghada

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3684.480 miles
  • 5929.595 kilometers
  • 3201.725 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
  • 3702.359 miles
  • 5958.370 kilometers
  • 3217.262 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 Hurghada?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Hurghada International Airport is 7 hours and 28 minutes.

What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Hurghada?

There is no time difference between Johannesburg and Hurghada.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Hurghada International Airport (HRG)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Hurghada generates about 417 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 417 kilograms equals 920 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 Hurghada

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

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 Hurghada International Airport
City: Hurghada
Country: Egypt Flag of Egypt
IATA Code: HRG
ICAO Code: HEGN
Coordinates: 27°10′41″N, 33°47′57″E