Johannesburg, South Africa — Complete distance hub with flight times, driving distances & travel planning data
By SnapDistance Team · Updated April 21, 2026
From Johannesburg, the closest major city is Maputo at just 453 km (1h 4min by air). The farthest destination is London at 9,070 km. On average, the 14 destinations listed here are 3,683 km from Johannesburg.
Johannesburg is one of the largest cities in South Africa, with a population of approximately 5,635,127. Located in the Gauteng region of Africa, Johannesburg serves as a global hub for business, tourism, and international connections.
Johannesburg connects to 12 destinations within Africa and 2 intercontinental routes spanning 3 continents. Whether you're planning a weekend trip, a business journey, or a long-haul adventure, this page covers every route from Johannesburg with exact distances, flight times, and driving estimates.
Understanding route categories from Johannesburg helps with travel planning:
| Category | Distance | Routes | Best Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Short-haul | Under 1,500 km | 3 routes | Car or flight |
| 🟡 Medium-haul | 1,500–5,000 km | 8 routes | Flight (3–7 hours) |
| 🔴 Long-haul | Over 5,000 km | 3 routes | Flight (7+ hours) |
For short distances under 500 km, driving or bus travel from Johannesburg is often the most convenient option. For anything over 1,000 km, flying is almost always the best choice.
All distances shown are straight-line (great-circle) distances. Actual road distances are typically 20–40% longer. Flight times assume 800 km/h cruising speed with 30 minutes for takeoff and landing. For the most accurate door-to-door estimates, add 2–3 hours for airport procedures on each end.
For long-haul flights from Johannesburg (over 5,000 km), consider jet lag: crossing 2 timezones takes your body roughly one day per timezone to adjust.
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The closest major city to Johannesburg is Maputo, Mozambique at 453 km (281 miles). Flight time: approximately 1h 4min.
The farthest city from Johannesburg in our database is London at 9,070 km (5,636 miles).
We cover 14 destinations from Johannesburg, spanning 3 continents.
The average distance from Johannesburg to all listed destinations is approximately 3,683 km (2,289 miles).
From Johannesburg: 3 short-haul routes (under 1,500 km), 8 medium-haul (1,500–5,000 km), and 3 long-haul routes (over 5,000 km).
📍 Data: Coordinates from OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances calculated using the Haversine formula. Travel times are estimates only. Last verified: April 21, 2026.