How far is London from Johannesburg?
The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and London (London Heathrow Airport) is 5620 miles / 9045 kilometers / 4884 nautical miles.
OR Tambo International Airport – London Heathrow Airport
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Distance from Johannesburg to London
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Johannesburg to London. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5620.339 miles
- 9045.059 kilometers
- 4883.941 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- 5639.035 miles
- 9075.147 kilometers
- 4900.187 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 London?
The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 11 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and London?
Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
On average, flying from Johannesburg to London generates about 666 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 666 kilograms equals 1 467 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Johannesburg to London
See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
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 | London Heathrow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LHR |
| ICAO Code: | EGLL |
| Coordinates: | 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W |
Airlines flying from Johannesburg (JNB) to London (LHR)
| American Airlines |
| British Airways |
| South African Airways |
| Virgin Atlantic Airways |