How far is Melbourne from Johannesburg?
The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Melbourne (Essendon Airport) is 6424 miles / 10339 kilometers / 5583 nautical miles.
OR Tambo International Airport – Essendon Airport
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Distance from Johannesburg to Melbourne
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Johannesburg to Melbourne. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6424.384 miles
- 10339.044 kilometers
- 5582.637 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- 6412.317 miles
- 10319.624 kilometers
- 5572.151 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 Melbourne?
The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Essendon Airport is 12 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Melbourne?
Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Essendon Airport (MEB)
On average, flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne generates about 775 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 775 kilograms equals 1 708 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Melbourne
See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Essendon Airport (MEB).
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 | Essendon Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MEB |
| ICAO Code: | YMEN |
| Coordinates: | 37°43′41″S, 144°54′7″E |