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How far is Vadsø from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Vadsø (Vadsø Airport) is 6630 miles / 10669 kilometers / 5761 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Vadsø Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Vadsø

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6629.590 miles
  • 10669.290 kilometers
  • 5760.956 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
  • 6647.572 miles
  • 10698.231 kilometers
  • 5776.582 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 Vadsø?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Vadsø Airport is 13 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Vadsø Airport (VDS)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Vadsø generates about 803 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 803 kilograms equals 1 770 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Vadsø

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

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 Vadsø Airport
City: Vadsø
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: VDS
ICAO Code: ENVD
Coordinates: 70°3′55″N, 29°50′40″E