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How far is Johannesburg from Charlotte, NC?

The distance between Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) and Johannesburg (Rand Airport) is 8265 miles / 13302 kilometers / 7183 nautical miles.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport – Rand Airport

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Distance from Charlotte to Johannesburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8265.475 miles
  • 13301.993 kilometers
  • 7182.502 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
  • 8266.958 miles
  • 13304.379 kilometers
  • 7183.790 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 Charlotte to Johannesburg?

The estimated flight time from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Rand Airport is 16 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Rand Airport (QRA)

On average, flying from Charlotte to Johannesburg generates about 1 037 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 037 kilograms equals 2 287 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Charlotte to Johannesburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Rand Airport (QRA).

Airport information

Origin Charlotte Douglas International Airport
City: Charlotte, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CLT
ICAO Code: KCLT
Coordinates: 35°12′50″N, 80°56′35″W
Destination Rand Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: QRA
ICAO Code: FAGM
Coordinates: 26°14′33″S, 28°9′4″E