Distance from London to Johannesburg

Distance is 9040 kilometers or 5617 miles or 4881 nautical miles

The distance is the theoretical air distance (great circle distance). Flying between the two locations' airports can be a different distance, depending on airport location and actual route chosen.

Map – Shortest path between London and Johannesburg

Map – Shortest path between London and Johannesburg
  • Location for London
  • Location for Johannesburg

The map is using a projection that makes land and oceans much wider near the south and north poles. The heading/course/bearing during a flight varies in most cases. Map based on image from NASA.

Heading from London

Latitude: 51° 30' North
Longitude: 0° 08' West
Initial heading:154.6°South-southeastSouth-southeast
Final heading:162.7°South-southeastSouth-southeast

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Heading from Johannesburg

Latitude: 26° 12' South
Longitude: 28° 03' East
Initial heading:342.7°North-northwestNorth-northwest
Final heading:334.6°North-northwestNorth-northwest

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Local time comparison

LocationLocal Time
London (United Kingdom – England)Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 12:31:24 pm
Johannesburg (South Africa)Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 1:31:24 pm

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