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How far is Nanjing from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) and Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) is 7185 miles / 11563 kilometers / 6244 nautical miles.

Lanseria International Airport – Nanjing Lukou International Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Nanjing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7184.909 miles
  • 11562.990 kilometers
  • 6243.515 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
  • 7188.518 miles
  • 11568.798 kilometers
  • 6246.651 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 Nanjing?

The estimated flight time from Lanseria International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport is 14 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Nanjing generates about 881 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 881 kilograms equals 1 942 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Nanjing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG).

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 Nanjing Lukou International Airport
City: Nanjing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NKG
ICAO Code: ZSNJ
Coordinates: 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″E