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How far is Simao from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) and Simao (Pu'er Simao Airport) is 5927 miles / 9539 kilometers / 5150 nautical miles.

Lanseria International Airport – Pu'er Simao Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Simao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5926.978 miles
  • 9538.547 kilometers
  • 5150.403 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
  • 5931.234 miles
  • 9545.396 kilometers
  • 5154.101 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 Simao?

The estimated flight time from Lanseria International Airport to Pu'er Simao Airport is 11 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Simao generates about 707 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 707 kilograms equals 1 558 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Simao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM).

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 Pu'er Simao Airport
City: Simao
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SYM
ICAO Code: ZPSM
Coordinates: 22°47′35″N, 100°57′32″E