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How far is Johannesburg from Madrid?

The distance between Madrid (Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport) and Johannesburg (Rand Airport) is 5023 miles / 8085 kilometers / 4365 nautical miles.

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport – Rand Airport

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Distance from Madrid to Johannesburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5023.487 miles
  • 8084.519 kilometers
  • 4365.291 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
  • 5040.833 miles
  • 8112.434 kilometers
  • 4380.364 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 Madrid to Johannesburg?

The estimated flight time from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Rand Airport is 10 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Rand Airport (QRA)

On average, flying from Madrid to Johannesburg generates about 587 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 587 kilograms equals 1 294 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Madrid to Johannesburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Rand Airport (QRA).

Airport information

Origin Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
City: Madrid
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: MAD
ICAO Code: LEMD
Coordinates: 40°29′36″N, 3°34′0″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