How far is Zurich from Johannesburg?
The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Zurich (Zurich Airport) is 5212 miles / 8387 kilometers / 4529 nautical miles.
OR Tambo International Airport – Zurich Airport
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Distance from Johannesburg to Zurich
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Johannesburg to Zurich. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5211.711 miles
- 8387.435 kilometers
- 4528.853 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- 5231.325 miles
- 8419.001 kilometers
- 4545.897 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 Zurich?
The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Zurich Airport is 10 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Zurich?
The time difference between Johannesburg and Zurich is 1 hour. Zurich is 1 hour behind Johannesburg.
Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Zurich Airport (ZRH)
On average, flying from Johannesburg to Zurich generates about 611 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 611 kilograms equals 1 348 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Zurich
See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Zurich Airport (ZRH).
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 | Zurich Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Zurich |
| Country: | Switzerland  |
| IATA Code: | ZRH |
| ICAO Code: | LSZH |
| Coordinates: | 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E |
Airlines flying from Johannesburg (JNB) to Zurich (ZRH)
| South African Airways |
| Swiss International Air Lines |