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How far is Thompson from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Thompson (Thompson Airport) is 9077 miles / 14608 kilometers / 7887 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Thompson Airport

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Flight time duration
17 h 41 min
CO2 emission
1 159 kg

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Distance from Johannesburg to Thompson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 9076.714 miles
  • 14607.555 kilometers
  • 7887.449 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
  • 9081.182 miles
  • 14614.746 kilometers
  • 7891.332 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 Thompson?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Thompson Airport is 17 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Thompson Airport (YTH)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Thompson generates about 1 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 159 kilograms equals 2 555 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Thompson

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

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 Thompson Airport
City: Thompson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTH
ICAO Code: CYTH
Coordinates: 55°48′3″N, 97°51′51″W