How far is London from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and London (London International Airport) is 8374 miles / 13476 kilometers / 7276 nautical miles.

Distance from Johannesburg to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 8373.507 miles
• 13475.853 kilometers
• 7276.379 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

• 8376.829 miles
• 13481.199 kilometers
• 7279.265 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 London?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to London International Airport is 16 hours and 21 minutes.

What is the time difference between Johannesburg and London?

The time difference between Johannesburg and London is 7 hours. London is 7 hours behind Johannesburg.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and London International Airport (YXU)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to London generates about 1 053 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 053 kilograms equals 2 322 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to London

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

Airport information

Origin	OR Tambo International Airport
City:	Johannesburg
Country:	South Africa
IATA Code:	JNB
ICAO Code:	FAOR
Coordinates:	26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E

Destination	London International Airport
City:	London
Country:	Canada
IATA Code:	YXU
ICAO Code:	CYXU
Coordinates:	43°2′8″N, 81°9′14″W