How far is Johannesburg from Newark, NJ?
The distance between Newark (New York Newark Liberty International Airport) and Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) is 7990 miles / 12858 kilometers / 6943 nautical miles.
New York Newark Liberty International Airport – OR Tambo International Airport
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Distance from Newark to Johannesburg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Newark to Johannesburg. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7989.842 miles
- 12858.405 kilometers
- 6942.983 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- 7993.743 miles
- 12864.682 kilometers
- 6946.372 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 Newark to Johannesburg?
The estimated flight time from New York Newark Liberty International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport is 15 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Newark and Johannesburg?
Flight carbon footprint between New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)
On average, flying from Newark to Johannesburg generates about 997 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 997 kilograms equals 2 198 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Newark to Johannesburg
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).
Airport information
| Origin | New York Newark Liberty International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Newark, NJ |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | EWR |
| ICAO Code: | KEWR |
| Coordinates: | 40°41′33″N, 74°10′7″W |
| Destination | OR Tambo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Johannesburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | JNB |
| ICAO Code: | FAOR |
| Coordinates: | 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E |