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How far is Sana'a from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Sana'a (Sanaa International Airport) is 3056 miles / 4918 kilometers / 2656 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Sanaa International Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Sana'a

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3056.035 miles
  • 4918.212 kilometers
  • 2655.622 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
  • 3069.220 miles
  • 4939.431 kilometers
  • 2667.079 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 Sana'a?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Sanaa International Airport is 6 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Sanaa International Airport (SAH)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Sana'a generates about 341 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 341 kilograms equals 752 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Sana'a

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

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 Sanaa International Airport
City: Sana'a
Country: Yemen Flag of Yemen
IATA Code: SAH
ICAO Code: OYSN
Coordinates: 15°28′34″N, 44°13′10″E