How far is Johannesburg from Zurich?
The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) is 5212 miles / 8387 kilometers / 4529 nautical miles.
Zurich Airport – OR Tambo International Airport
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Distance from Zurich to Johannesburg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Zurich to Johannesburg. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5211.711 miles
- 8387.435 kilometers
- 4528.853 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- 5231.325 miles
- 8419.001 kilometers
- 4545.897 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 Zurich to Johannesburg?
The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to OR Tambo International Airport is 10 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Zurich and Johannesburg?
Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)
On average, flying from Zurich to Johannesburg generates about 611 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 611 kilograms equals 1 348 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Zurich to Johannesburg
See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).
Airport information
| Origin | Zurich Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Zurich |
| Country: | Switzerland  |
| IATA Code: | ZRH |
| ICAO Code: | LSZH |
| Coordinates: | 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E |
| Destination | OR Tambo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Johannesburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | JNB |
| ICAO Code: | FAOR |
| Coordinates: | 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E |
Airlines flying from Zurich (ZRH) to Johannesburg (JNB)
| South African Airways |
| Swiss International Air Lines |