How far is Johannesburg from Zurich?
The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Johannesburg (Rand Airport) is 5217 miles / 8396 kilometers / 4534 nautical miles.
Zurich Airport – Rand 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)- 5217.234 miles
- 8396.323 kilometers
- 4533.652 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- 5236.884 miles
- 8427.948 kilometers
- 4550.728 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 Rand Airport is 10 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Zurich and Johannesburg?
Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Rand Airport (QRA)
On average, flying from Zurich to Johannesburg generates about 612 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 612 kilograms equals 1 350 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 Rand Airport (QRA).
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 | Rand Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Johannesburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | QRA |
| ICAO Code: | FAGM |
| Coordinates: | 26°14′33″S, 28°9′4″E |