How far is Johannesburg from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) is 9023 miles / 14522 kilometers / 7841 nautical miles.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – OR Tambo International Airport
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Distance from Houston to Johannesburg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Johannesburg. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 9023.323 miles
- 14521.631 kilometers
- 7841.054 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- 9021.308 miles
- 14518.388 kilometers
- 7839.302 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 Houston to Johannesburg?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to OR Tambo International Airport is 17 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Johannesburg?
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)
On average, flying from Houston to Johannesburg generates about 1 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 151 kilograms equals 2 537 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Houston to Johannesburg
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W |
| Destination | OR Tambo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Johannesburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | JNB |
| ICAO Code: | FAOR |
| Coordinates: | 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E |