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How far is Shanghai from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 7307 miles / 11760 kilometers / 6350 nautical miles.

Lanseria International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao 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)
  • 7307.243 miles
  • 11759.868 kilometers
  • 6349.821 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
  • 7310.274 miles
  • 11764.746 kilometers
  • 6352.455 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 Hongqiao International Airport is 14 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Shanghai generates about 898 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 898 kilograms equals 1 981 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

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 Hongqiao International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SHA
ICAO Code: ZSSS
Coordinates: 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E