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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia → Johannesburg, South Africa
Distance Result
2,538 miles
4,084 km | 2,205 nautical miles
Straight-line (great circle) distance
The distance from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg is about 4,084 km (2,538 miles) as the crow flies, or 2,205 nautical miles.
This is the great-circle distance — the shortest path over the surface of the Earth, computed with the haversine formula from the coordinates of both cities. Road or rail distance is always longer, and the gap widens with every mountain range or coastline in between.
Putting the number to use
- At a cruising speed near 800 km/h the airborne time is about 5.1 hours; add 30-45 minutes for taxi, climb and descent.
- Time zone difference changes the arrival time on your ticket far more than the flying time does.
- For shipping, use road or sea distance instead — great-circle figures understate real routes.
Driving
≈ 1d 21h
Estimated at 90 km/h average. Actual road distance is typically 15-30% longer than the straight line.
Flying
≈ 5h 33min
Estimated at 850 km/h cruising speed plus takeoff and landing time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The straight-line (great circle) distance between Addis Ababa and Johannesburg is 2,538 miles (4,084 kilometers).
A direct flight from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg takes approximately 5h 33min, based on an average cruising speed of 850 km/h plus takeoff and landing time.
Driving from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg takes approximately 1d 21h, assuming an average speed of 90 km/h. Actual time depends on the route and traffic.