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How far is Jijiga from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Jijiga (Jijiga Airport) is 2630 miles / 4233 kilometers / 2286 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Johannesburg (JNB) to Jijiga (JIJ) is 3646 miles / 5867 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 76 hours 56 minutes.

OR Tambo International Airport – Jijiga Airport

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2630
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4233
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2286
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Distance from Johannesburg to Jijiga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2630.350 miles
  • 4233.137 kilometers
  • 2285.711 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
  • 2641.400 miles
  • 4250.922 kilometers
  • 2295.314 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 Jijiga?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Jijiga Airport is 5 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Jijiga Airport (JIJ)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Jijiga generates about 290 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 290 kilograms equals 640 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 Jijiga

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

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 Jijiga Airport
City: Jijiga
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: JIJ
ICAO Code: HAJJ
Coordinates: 9°19′57″N, 42°54′43″E