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How far is Johannesburg from Chennai?

The distance between Chennai (Chennai International Airport) and Johannesburg (Rand Airport) is 4417 miles / 7108 kilometers / 3838 nautical miles.

Chennai International Airport – Rand Airport

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4417
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7108
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3838
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Flight time duration
8 h 51 min
Time Difference
3 h 30 min
CO2 emission
509 kg

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Distance from Chennai to Johannesburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4416.684 miles
  • 7107.963 kilometers
  • 3837.993 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
  • 4421.565 miles
  • 7115.820 kilometers
  • 3842.235 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 Chennai to Johannesburg?

The estimated flight time from Chennai International Airport to Rand Airport is 8 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chennai International Airport (MAA) and Rand Airport (QRA)

On average, flying from Chennai to Johannesburg generates about 509 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 509 kilograms equals 1 122 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chennai to Johannesburg

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

Airport information

Origin Chennai International Airport
City: Chennai
Country: India Flag of India
IATA Code: MAA
ICAO Code: VOMM
Coordinates: 12°59′24″N, 80°10′9″E
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