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How far is Ranchi from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Ranchi (Birsa Munda Airport) is 5113 miles / 8229 kilometers / 4443 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Birsa Munda Airport

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5113
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8229
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4443
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
10 h 10 min
Time Difference
3 h 30 min
CO2 emission
599 kg

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Distance from Johannesburg to Ranchi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5113.132 miles
  • 8228.788 kilometers
  • 4443.190 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
  • 5120.724 miles
  • 8241.007 kilometers
  • 4449.788 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 Ranchi?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport is 10 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Ranchi generates about 599 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 599 kilograms equals 1 320 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Ranchi

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Birsa Munda Airport (IXR).

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 Birsa Munda Airport
City: Ranchi
Country: India Flag of India
IATA Code: IXR
ICAO Code: VERC
Coordinates: 23°18′51″N, 85°19′18″E