Distance from Johannesburg to Major Cities?
About Johannesburg: Location & Geography
Johannesburg
South Africa · Africa
JoburgJoziCity of Gold
Population 9,418,183
Coordinates 26.2023°S,
28.0436°E
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
UTC+2
UTC+2
Elevation 1753 m (5751 ft)
Country South Africa
Continent Africa
Main Airports JNB · HLA
Distance from Johannesburg to Major Cities
Calculate Distance from Johannesburg →| City | Distance | Miles | Direction | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 London | 9,070 km | 5,636 mi | N | Johannesburg to London |
 Paris | 8,728 km | 5,423 mi | N | |
 Dubai | 6,409 km | 3,982 mi | NE | |
 Shanghai | 11,780 km | 7,320 mi | NE | |
 Tokyo | 13,540 km | 8,413 mi | NE | |
 New York City | 12,839 km | 7,978 mi | NW | Johannesburg to New York City |
| Regional Cities | ||||
 Kinshasa | 2,784 km | 1,730 mi | NW | |
 Lagos | 4,501 km | 2,797 mi | NW | |
 Cairo | 6,266 km | 3,894 mi | N | |
 Abidjan | 4,923 km | 3,059 mi | NW | |
 Dar es Salaam | 2,461 km | 1,529 mi | NE | |
| Alexandria | 6,386 km | 3,968 mi | N | |
All Distance Routes from Johannesburg
Dedicated city-pair pages with flight times, route maps, and midpoint data for every distance from Johannesburg.
Closest Cities Near Johannesburg by Radius
Find Cities Within Radius →Within 50 km
| Soweto | 20 km | W |
| Benoni | 28 km | E |
| Boksburg | 22 km | E |
| Randburg | 13 km | N |
| Thembisa | 29 km | NE |
Within 100 km
| Pretoria | 53 km | N |
| Soshanguve | 81 km | N |
| Vereeniging | 54 km | S |
| Vanderbijlpark | 60 km | S |
| Rustenburg | 100 km | NW |
Within 250 km
| Emalahleni | 124 km | E |
| Potchefstroom | 110 km | SW |
| eMbalenhle | 108 km | E |
| Klerksdorp | 155 km | SW |
| Middelburg | 150 km | E |
| Welkom | 236 km | SW |
| Somaroboro | 124 km | NE |
| Standerton | 144 km | SE |
| Orkney | 161 km | SW |
| Stilfontein | 146 km | SW |
Within 30 miles
| Soweto | 12 mi | W |
| Benoni | 17 mi | E |
| Boksburg | 13 mi | E |
| Randburg | 8 mi | N |
| Thembisa | 18 mi | NE |
Within 60 miles
| Pretoria | 33 mi | N |
| Soshanguve | 51 mi | N |
| Vereeniging | 33 mi | S |
| Vanderbijlpark | 37 mi | S |
| Nigel | 31 mi | SE |
Within 150 miles
| Rustenburg | 62 mi | NW |
| Emalahleni | 77 mi | E |
| Potchefstroom | 68 mi | SW |
| eMbalenhle | 67 mi | E |
| Klerksdorp | 96 mi | SW |
| Middelburg | 93 mi | E |
| Welkom | 147 mi | SW |
| Somaroboro | 77 mi | NE |
| Standerton | 90 mi | SE |
| Orkney | 100 mi | SW |
Average Flight Times from Johannesburg
| Destination | Flight Time | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | ~11h 30min | 9,070 km | N |
| Paris | ~10h 42min | 8,728 km | N |
| Dubai | ~8h 7min | 6,409 km | NE |
| Shanghai | ~14h 5min | 11,780 km | NE |
| Tokyo | ~16h 3min | 13,540 km | NE |
| New York City | ~14h 50min | 12,839 km | NW |
* Estimated based on great-circle distance at 900 km/h cruising speed. Actual times vary by airline, winds, and routing.
Johannesburg Location & Key Facts
Johannesburg is South Africa's largest city and the country's primary financial and business hub. Built on the Witwatersrand ridge, it developed rapidly after the gold rush and remains central to South Africa's banking, mining services, media, and logistics sectors. Today, Johannesburg combines major economic influence with vibrant neighborhoods, arts districts, and one of the busiest air gateways on the continent.
- ✓Largest metropolitan economy in South Africa and a leading commercial center in sub-Saharan Africa
- ✓OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is one of Africa's busiest passenger and cargo hubs
- ✓The city grew from the Witwatersrand gold rush and remains deeply linked to mining and finance
- ✓Home to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, the largest stock exchange in Africa
- ✓A major regional base for multinational companies operating across southern Africa
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Johannesburg from the North Pole?
Johannesburg is approximately 12,921 km (8,029 miles) from the North Pole (geographic north, 90°N). The straight-line great-circle distance places Johannesburg at 63.8° from the polar region.
How far is Johannesburg from the South Pole?
The distance from Johannesburg to the South Pole (90°S, Antarctica) is approximately 7,094 km (4,408 miles).
How far is Johannesburg from the equator?
Johannesburg lies at 26.2023° south latitude, approximately 2,917 km (1,813 miles) from the equator.
How far is Johannesburg from Rome?
The great-circle distance from Johannesburg to Rome, Italy is approximately 7,738 km (4,808 miles). Rome is located at 41.89°N, 12.51°E in central Italy.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Kinshasa?
The estimated flight time from Johannesburg to Kinshasa is approximately 4h 6min. This is based on great-circle distance and a typical cruising speed of 900 km/h. Actual flight times vary depending on airline, routing, and wind conditions.
How many cities are within 200 km of Johannesburg?
There are 97 cities within 200 km of Johannesburg in our dataset of 600+ major global cities, including Pretoria, Soweto, Soshanguve.
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