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How far is Takoradi from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Takoradi (Takoradi Airport) is 2933 miles / 4720 kilometers / 2549 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Johannesburg (JNB) to Takoradi (TKD) is 4599 miles / 7401 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 102 hours 43 minutes.

OR Tambo International Airport – Takoradi Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Takoradi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2932.898 miles
  • 4720.043 kilometers
  • 2548.619 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
  • 2938.948 miles
  • 4729.778 kilometers
  • 2553.876 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 Takoradi?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Takoradi Airport is 6 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Takoradi Airport (TKD)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Takoradi generates about 326 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 326 kilograms equals 719 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Johannesburg to Takoradi

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

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 Takoradi Airport
City: Takoradi
Country: Ghana Flag of Ghana
IATA Code: TKD
ICAO Code: DGTK
Coordinates: 4°53′45″N, 1°46′29″W