Windhoek to Johannesburg: Exactly 1,183 km (735 mi)

Windhoek, Namibia → Johannesburg, South Africa

1,183
Kilometers
735
Miles
~1h 59min
Flight time (est.)
~1,538 km
Rough road-length estimate

639 nautical miles · Direction: southeast

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Windhoek to Johannesburg is 1,183 km (735 miles). Johannesburg lies roughly east-southeast of Windhoek; the initial great-circle bearing is 112° (ESE). It is an international route from Namibia to South Africa.

Coordinates & Bearing

Windhoek (Khomas, Namibia) sits at 22.5609°S, 17.0658°E; Johannesburg (Gauteng, South Africa) is at 26.2041°S, 28.0473°E. The initial great-circle bearing is 112° (ESE); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Windhoek to Johannesburg

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~1h 59min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~1,538 km · ~19h 14min Rough estimate: straight line × 1.3 at 80 km/h. Not live routing.
🚆 Rail No timetable data Same landmass, so rail may exist — check an operator.

Rough road-length estimate for Windhoek to Johannesburg: about 1,538 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between Windhoek and Johannesburg lies at approximately 24.4817°S, 22.4772°E — the position that is an equal 592 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Windhoek (Africa/Windhoek) and Johannesburg (Africa/Johannesburg) use different time-zone IDs but keep the same clock time all year under current rules.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Windhoek from Johannesburg?

The straight-line distance from Windhoek to Johannesburg is approximately 1,183 km (735 miles, 639 nautical miles).

What direction is Johannesburg from Windhoek?

Johannesburg lies roughly east-southeast of Windhoek; the initial great-circle bearing is 112° (ESE).

How long does it take to fly from Windhoek to Johannesburg?

Estimated flight time is about 1h 59min (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from Windhoek to Johannesburg?

Rough road-length estimate for Windhoek to Johannesburg: about 1,538 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Is there a time difference between Windhoek and Johannesburg?

Windhoek (Africa/Windhoek) and Johannesburg (Africa/Johannesburg) use different time-zone IDs but keep the same clock time all year under current rules.

Straight-line distance uses the great-circle (Haversine) method. Flight and road figures, where shown, are estimates rather than schedules or live routing. How SnapDistance calculates distances

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