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How far is Shanghai from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 7332 miles / 11800 kilometers / 6371 nautical miles.

Lanseria International Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7331.872 miles
  • 11799.504 kilometers
  • 6371.223 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
  • 7334.807 miles
  • 11804.228 kilometers
  • 6373.773 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 Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Lanseria International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 14 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Shanghai generates about 902 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 902 kilograms equals 1 988 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PVG
ICAO Code: ZSPD
Coordinates: 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E