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How far is Sakon Nakhon from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Sakon Nakhon (Sakon Nakhon Airport) is 5903 miles / 9500 kilometers / 5130 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Sakon Nakhon Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Sakon Nakhon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5903.007 miles
  • 9499.969 kilometers
  • 5129.573 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
  • 5905.033 miles
  • 9503.229 kilometers
  • 5131.333 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 Sakon Nakhon?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Sakon Nakhon Airport is 11 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Sakon Nakhon generates about 704 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 704 kilograms equals 1 551 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Sakon Nakhon

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO).

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 Sakon Nakhon Airport
City: Sakon Nakhon
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: SNO
ICAO Code: VTUI
Coordinates: 17°11′42″N, 104°7′8″E