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How far is Beijing from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) is 7276 miles / 11710 kilometers / 6323 nautical miles.

Lanseria International Airport – Beijing Capital International Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Beijing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7276.182 miles
  • 11709.880 kilometers
  • 6322.830 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
  • 7282.313 miles
  • 11719.746 kilometers
  • 6328.157 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 Beijing?

The estimated flight time from Lanseria International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 14 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Beijing generates about 894 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 894 kilograms equals 1 971 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Beijing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

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 Beijing Capital International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PEK
ICAO Code: ZBAA
Coordinates: 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E