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How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) and Philadelphia (Northeast Philadelphia Airport) is 7999 miles / 12874 kilometers / 6951 nautical miles.

Lanseria International Airport – Northeast Philadelphia Airport

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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)
  • 7999.358 miles
  • 12873.718 kilometers
  • 6951.252 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
  • 8002.968 miles
  • 12879.529 kilometers
  • 6954.389 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 Northeast Philadelphia Airport is 15 hours and 38 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Philadelphia generates about 998 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 998 kilograms equals 2 201 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 Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE).

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 Northeast Philadelphia Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PNE
ICAO Code: KPNE
Coordinates: 40°4′54″N, 75°0′38″W