The straight-line distance from Kampala, Uganda to Johannesburg, South Africa is 2,992 km (1,859 miles).Johannesburg is S of Kampala.
Distance (km)
2,992
straight line
Distance (miles)
1,859
straight line
Flight Time
4 hr 12 min
estimated direct
Direction
S
189° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 4 hr 12 min | 2,992 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 48 hr 36 min | ~3,890 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Kampala, Uganda |
| To | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Straight-line Distance | 2,992 km (1,859 miles) |
| Bearing | 189° (S) |
| Coordinates (Kampala) | 0.3476°, 32.5825° |
| Coordinates (Johannesburg) | -26.2041°, 28.0473° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Kampala to Johannesburg is 2,992 km (1,859 miles). Johannesburg is S of Kampala.
A direct flight from Kampala to Johannesburg takes approximately 4 hr 12 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Kampala to Johannesburg takes approximately 48 hr 36 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Johannesburg is S (189 degrees) from Kampala.
The distance from Johannesburg to Kampala is the same: 2,992 km (1,859 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.