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How far is Johannesburg from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Keflavík International Airport) and Johannesburg (Rand Airport) is 6793 miles / 10932 kilometers / 5903 nautical miles.

Keflavík International Airport – Rand Airport

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Distance from Reykjavik to Johannesburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6792.744 miles
  • 10931.861 kilometers
  • 5902.733 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
  • 6808.468 miles
  • 10957.166 kilometers
  • 5916.397 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 Reykjavik to Johannesburg?

The estimated flight time from Keflavík International Airport to Rand Airport is 13 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Rand Airport (QRA)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Johannesburg generates about 826 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 826 kilograms equals 1 821 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Reykjavik to Johannesburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Rand Airport (QRA).

Airport information

Origin Keflavík International Airport
City: Reykjavik
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: KEF
ICAO Code: BIKF
Coordinates: 63°59′6″N, 22°36′20″W
Destination Rand Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: QRA
ICAO Code: FAGM
Coordinates: 26°14′33″S, 28°9′4″E