How far is Johannesburg from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) is 8086 miles / 13014 kilometers / 7027 nautical miles.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Lanseria International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Johannesburg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Johannesburg. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8086.415 miles
- 13013.824 kilometers
- 7026.903 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- 8089.387 miles
- 13018.607 kilometers
- 7029.486 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 Washington D.C. to Johannesburg?
The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Lanseria International Airport is 15 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Johannesburg?
Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Johannesburg generates about 1 011 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 011 kilograms equals 2 229 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Johannesburg
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA).
Airport information
| Origin | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DCA |
| ICAO Code: | KDCA |
| Coordinates: | 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W |
| Destination | Lanseria International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Johannesburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | HLA |
| ICAO Code: | FALA |
| Coordinates: | 25°56′18″S, 27°55′33″E |