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How far is Kassel from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Kassel (Kassel Airport) is 5460 miles / 8788 kilometers / 4745 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Kassel Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Kassel

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5460.379 miles
  • 8787.629 kilometers
  • 4744.940 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
  • 5480.119 miles
  • 8819.397 kilometers
  • 4762.093 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 Kassel?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Kassel Airport is 10 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Kassel Airport (KSF)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Kassel generates about 644 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 644 kilograms equals 1 420 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Kassel

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

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 Kassel Airport
City: Kassel
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: KSF
ICAO Code: EDVK
Coordinates: 51°25′2″N, 9°23′5″E