Distance from Kampala to Johannesburg

The distance between Kampala, Uganda and Johannesburg, South Africa is 2,974 kilometers (1,848 miles).

Kampala, Central Region, Uganda

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

From Kampala to Johannesburg, the straight-line distance is 2,974 kilometers, heading south. Kampala is at 1,223 meters above sea level, while Johannesburg is at 1,767 meters.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 10-12 days
Motorcycle 3-4 days
Car 2-3 days
Airplane 4-5 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 km/h
Kampala, Uganda

Local time:

Time Zone: Africa/Kampala

Coordinates: 0.3163° N 32.5822° E

Elevation: 1,223 m (4,012 ft)

Nearby airports:
  • Entebbe International Airport (EBB)
  • Jinja Airport (JIN)
  • Tororo Airport (TRY)
  • Soroti Airport (SRT)
  • Bukoba Airport (BKZ)
Johannesburg, South Africa

Local time:

Time Zone: Africa/Johannesburg

Coordinates: 26.2023° S 28.0436° E

Elevation: 1,767 m (5,797 ft)

Nearby airports:
  • Rand Airport (QRA)
  • O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
  • Grand Central Airport (GCJ)
  • Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
  • Waterkloof Air Force Base (WKF)

Other distances from Kampala

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Kampala to Nansana 8 km
From Kampala to Kira 11 km
From Kampala to Mbarara 238 km
From Kampala to Bunamwaya 7 km
From Kampala to Mukono 20 km

Other distances from Johannesburg

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Johannesburg to Cape Town 1,261 km
From Johannesburg to Pretoria 53 km
From Johannesburg to Durban 500 km
From Johannesburg to Soweto 20 km
From Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth 891 km

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