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How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 8008 miles / 12888 kilometers / 6959 nautical miles.

Lanseria International Airport – Philadelphia International Airport

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8008
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12888
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6959
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Flight time duration
15 h 39 min
CO2 emission
1 000 kg

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Distance from Johannesburg to Philadelphia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8008.030 miles
  • 12887.674 kilometers
  • 6958.787 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
  • 8011.550 miles
  • 12893.340 kilometers
  • 6961.847 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 Philadelphia?

The estimated flight time from Lanseria International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 15 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Philadelphia generates about 1 000 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 000 kilograms equals 2 204 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Philadelphia

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

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 Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W