The straight-line distance from London, United Kingdom to Johannesburg, South Africa is 9,070 km (5,636 miles).Johannesburg is SSE of London.
Distance (km)
9,070
straight line
Distance (miles)
5,636
straight line
Flight Time
11 hr 48 min
estimated direct
Direction
SSE
155° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 11 hr 48 min | 9,070 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | London, United Kingdom |
| To | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Straight-line Distance | 9,070 km (5,636 miles) |
| Bearing | 155° (SSE) |
| Coordinates (London) | 51.5074°, -0.1278° |
| Coordinates (Johannesburg) | -26.2041°, 28.0473° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from London to Johannesburg is 9,070 km (5,636 miles). Johannesburg is SSE of London.
A direct flight from London to Johannesburg takes approximately 11 hr 48 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Johannesburg is SSE (155 degrees) from London.
The distance from Johannesburg to London is the same: 9,070 km (5,636 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.