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How far is Newark, NJ, from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) and Newark (New York Newark Liberty International Airport) is 7966 miles / 12819 kilometers / 6922 nautical miles.

Lanseria International Airport – New York Newark Liberty International Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Newark

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7965.621 miles
  • 12819.424 kilometers
  • 6921.935 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
  • 7969.521 miles
  • 12825.701 kilometers
  • 6925.324 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 Newark?

The estimated flight time from Lanseria International Airport to New York Newark Liberty International Airport is 15 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Newark generates about 993 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 993 kilograms equals 2 190 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Newark

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

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 New York Newark Liberty International Airport
City: Newark, NJ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EWR
ICAO Code: KEWR
Coordinates: 40°41′33″N, 74°10′7″W