Dar es Salaam, Tanzania → Johannesburg, South Africa · ✈ 3h 35min · 🚗 39h 59min
1,329 nautical miles · Time difference: -1h behind · Direction: southwest
The distance from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg is 2,461 km (1,529 miles). The fastest way to travel is by flight. A direct flight takes approximately 3h 35min.
The straight-line distance from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Johannesburg, South Africa is approximately 2,461 kilometers (1,529 miles or 1,329 nautical miles). This measurement uses the Haversine formula, computing the great-circle distance — the shortest path between two points on Earth's surface.
Johannesburg is located southwest of Dar es Salaam. Dar es Salaam is in Africa, in the Dar es Salaam region of Tanzania, while Johannesburg is in Africa, in Gauteng, South Africa. Both cities are in Africa.
| Mode | Distance | Est. Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✈️ Flight | 2,461 km | ~3h 35min | Best option for speed |
| 🚗 Drive | ~3,199 km | ~39h 59min | Long journey, consider stops |
Our recommendation: flight is typically the best way to travel from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg. For 2,461 km, flying saves significant time and is usually the most practical choice.
Based on an estimated road distance of 3,199 km, fuel costs for driving from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg are approximately $256–$480 USD (at $0.08–$0.15 per km, depending on vehicle efficiency and local fuel prices). Additional costs may include tolls, parking, and accommodation for longer trips.
Dar es Salaam sits at 6.7924°S, 39.2083°E, while Johannesburg is located at 26.2041°S, 28.0473°E. The initial compass bearing from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg is 207° (SSW), so a great-circle flight path leaves Dar es Salaam heading roughly SSW. Because the Earth is curved, the actual heading shifts gradually along the route — pilots and navigation systems update it continuously instead of holding a single fixed compass bearing.
The latitude difference is 19.41° and the longitude difference is 11.16°. Each degree of latitude represents about 111 km, which is one reason cross-latitude routes feel longer even when the map looks similar to east–west journeys.
The geographic midpoint between Dar es Salaam and Johannesburg is approximately 16.5723°S, 33.9114°E. This is the great-circle halfway position — the spot where you would be exactly 1,231 km from each city. On long-haul flights this point usually falls over open ocean or remote terrain, which is why in-flight maps often look "empty" mid-route.
Johannesburg is roughly 1 hour behind Dar es Salaam. When it is 09:00 in Dar es Salaam, it is approximately 08:00 in Johannesburg. Daylight saving time can shift the offset by an hour during certain months, so confirm the exact difference for your specific travel dates.
Dar es Salaam is a major city in Tanzania with a population of approximately 4,364,541. Located in the Dar es Salaam region, it is an important hub in Africa. Dar es Salaam is a significant metropolitan area in Tanzania with good domestic and international transport connections.
Johannesburg is a notable city in South Africa with a population of approximately 5,635,127. Situated in the Gauteng region, it serves as a key destination in Africa. Johannesburg is one of South Africa's largest cities, offering major airport hubs, extensive public transport, and a wide range of accommodation options.
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2,461 km is a long-distance route that typically requires air travel. This is comparable to spanning a large continent. For context, London to Dubai is about 5,500 km.
The 2,461 km between Dar es Salaam and Johannesburg means a beam of light could travel this distance in approximately 8.2 milliseconds — but a flight still takes 3h 35min.
The straight-line distance from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg is approximately 2,461 kilometers (1,529 miles, 1,329 nautical miles).
A direct flight takes approximately 3h 35min, based on 800 km/h cruising speed plus 30 minutes for takeoff and landing.
Estimated driving time is approximately 39h 59min, based on 80 km/h average speed and roads being ~30% longer than straight-line distance.
Johannesburg is approximately -1h behind compared to Dar es Salaam.
The estimated road distance is approximately 3,199 km, which is about 30% longer than the 2,461 km straight-line distance.
📍 Data: Coordinates from OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances calculated using the Haversine formula. Travel times are estimates only. Last verified: April 21, 2026.