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How far is Rotorua from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Rotorua (Rotorua Airport) is 7553 miles / 12155 kilometers / 6563 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Rotorua Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Rotorua

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7552.892 miles
  • 12155.202 kilometers
  • 6563.284 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
  • 7539.695 miles
  • 12133.963 kilometers
  • 6551.816 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 Rotorua?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Rotorua Airport is 14 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Rotorua Airport (ROT)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Rotorua generates about 934 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 934 kilograms equals 2 058 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Rotorua

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

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 Rotorua Airport
City: Rotorua
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: ROT
ICAO Code: NZRO
Coordinates: 38°6′33″S, 176°19′1″E