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How far is Kumamoto from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Kumamoto (Kumamoto Airport) is 7861 miles / 12651 kilometers / 6831 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Kumamoto Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Kumamoto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7860.913 miles
  • 12650.914 kilometers
  • 6830.947 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
  • 7862.850 miles
  • 12654.030 kilometers
  • 6832.629 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 Kumamoto?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Kumamoto Airport is 15 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Kumamoto generates about 978 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 978 kilograms equals 2 156 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Kumamoto

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

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 Kumamoto Airport
City: Kumamoto
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: KMJ
ICAO Code: RJFT
Coordinates: 32°50′14″N, 130°51′17″E