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How far is Johannesburg from Moscow?

The distance between Moscow (Sheremetyevo International Airport) and Johannesburg (Rand Airport) is 5687 miles / 9152 kilometers / 4941 nautical miles.

Sheremetyevo International Airport – Rand Airport

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Distance from Moscow to Johannesburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5686.525 miles
  • 9151.575 kilometers
  • 4941.455 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
  • 5706.664 miles
  • 9183.986 kilometers
  • 4958.956 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 Moscow to Johannesburg?

The estimated flight time from Sheremetyevo International Airport to Rand Airport is 11 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) and Rand Airport (QRA)

On average, flying from Moscow to Johannesburg generates about 674 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 674 kilograms equals 1 487 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Moscow to Johannesburg

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

Airport information

Origin Sheremetyevo International Airport
City: Moscow
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: SVO
ICAO Code: UUEE
Coordinates: 55°58′21″N, 37°24′52″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