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How far is Richmond from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond Airport) is 7040 miles / 11330 kilometers / 6118 nautical miles.

Lanseria International Airport – Richmond Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7040.045 miles
  • 11329.854 kilometers
  • 6117.632 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
  • 7029.249 miles
  • 11312.479 kilometers
  • 6108.250 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 Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Lanseria International Airport to Richmond Airport is 13 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and Richmond Airport (RCM)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Richmond generates about 860 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 860 kilograms equals 1 897 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Richmond

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

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 Richmond Airport
City: Richmond
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: RCM
ICAO Code: YRMD
Coordinates: 20°42′6″S, 143°6′54″E