How far is Kisumu from Johannesburg?
The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Kisumu (Kisumu International Airport) is 1843 miles / 2966 kilometers / 1601 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Johannesburg (JNB) to Kisumu (KIS) is 2659 miles / 4279 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 51 minutes.
OR Tambo International Airport – Kisumu International Airport
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Distance from Johannesburg to Kisumu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Johannesburg to Kisumu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1842.696 miles
- 2965.532 kilometers
- 1601.259 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- 1851.164 miles
- 2979.160 kilometers
- 1608.618 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 Kisumu?
The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Kisumu International Airport is 3 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Kisumu?
Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Kisumu International Airport (KIS)
On average, flying from Johannesburg to Kisumu generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 449 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 Kisumu
See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Kisumu International Airport (KIS).
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 | Kisumu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kisumu |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | KIS |
| ICAO Code: | HKKI |
| Coordinates: | 0°5′10″S, 34°43′44″E |