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How far is Columbia, SC, from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 8234 miles / 13251 kilometers / 7155 nautical miles.

Lanseria International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8233.937 miles
  • 13251.237 kilometers
  • 7155.096 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
  • 8235.038 miles
  • 13253.009 kilometers
  • 7156.053 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 Johannesburg to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Lanseria International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 16 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Columbia generates about 1 033 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 033 kilograms equals 2 277 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin Lanseria International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: HLA
ICAO Code: FALA
Coordinates: 25°56′18″S, 27°55′33″E
Destination Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W