The straight-line distance from Harare, Zimbabwe to Johannesburg, South Africa is 981 km (610 miles).Johannesburg is SSW of Harare.
Distance (km)
981
straight line
Distance (miles)
610
straight line
Flight Time
1 hr 42 min
estimated direct
Direction
SSW
198° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 1 hr 42 min | 981 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 15 hr 54 min | ~1,275 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Harare, Zimbabwe |
| To | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Straight-line Distance | 981 km (610 miles) |
| Bearing | 198° (SSW) |
| Coordinates (Harare) | -17.8252°, 31.0335° |
| Coordinates (Johannesburg) | -26.2041°, 28.0473° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Harare to Johannesburg is 981 km (610 miles). Johannesburg is SSW of Harare.
A direct flight from Harare to Johannesburg takes approximately 1 hr 42 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Harare to Johannesburg takes approximately 15 hr 54 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Johannesburg is SSW (198 degrees) from Harare.
The distance from Johannesburg to Harare is the same: 981 km (610 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.