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How far is Johannesburg from Albany, NY?

The distance between Albany (Albany International Airport) and Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) is 8003 miles / 12879 kilometers / 6954 nautical miles.

Albany International Airport – OR Tambo International Airport

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Distance from Albany to Johannesburg

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Albany to Johannesburg. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8002.755 miles
  • 12879.186 kilometers
  • 6954.204 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 8007.209 miles
  • 12886.354 kilometers
  • 6958.075 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

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

The estimated flight time from Albany International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport is 15 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Albany International Airport (ALB) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)

On average, flying from Albany to Johannesburg generates about 999 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 999 kilograms equals 2 202 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Albany to Johannesburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Albany International Airport (ALB) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).

Airport information

Origin Albany International Airport
City: Albany, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALB
ICAO Code: KALB
Coordinates: 42°44′53″N, 73°48′6″W
Destination OR Tambo International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: JNB
ICAO Code: FAOR
Coordinates: 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E