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How far is George from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (Rand Airport) and George (George Airport) is 636 miles / 1024 kilometers / 553 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Johannesburg (QRA) to George (GRJ) is 738 miles / 1188 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 8 minutes.

Rand Airport – George Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to George

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 636.413 miles
  • 1024.207 kilometers
  • 553.028 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
  • 637.424 miles
  • 1025.835 kilometers
  • 553.907 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 George?

The estimated flight time from Rand Airport to George Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.

What is the time difference between Johannesburg and George?

There is no time difference between Johannesburg and George.

Flight carbon footprint between Rand Airport (QRA) and George Airport (GRJ)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to George generates about 117 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 117 kilograms equals 258 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Johannesburg to George

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rand Airport (QRA) and George Airport (GRJ).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination George Airport
City: George
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: GRJ
ICAO Code: FAGG
Coordinates: 34°0′20″S, 22°22′44″E