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How far is Memphis, TN, from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 8745 miles / 14073 kilometers / 7599 nautical miles.

Lanseria International Airport – Memphis International Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Memphis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8744.637 miles
  • 14073.129 kilometers
  • 7598.882 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
  • 8744.625 miles
  • 14073.109 kilometers
  • 7598.871 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 Memphis?

The estimated flight time from Lanseria International Airport to Memphis International Airport is 17 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Memphis generates about 1 109 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 109 kilograms equals 2 444 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Memphis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and Memphis International Airport (MEM).

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 Memphis International Airport
City: Memphis, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEM
ICAO Code: KMEM
Coordinates: 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″W