How far is Johannesburg from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) is 7969 miles / 12825 kilometers / 6925 nautical miles.
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – OR Tambo International Airport
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Distance from New York to Johannesburg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Johannesburg. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7969.074 miles
- 12824.982 kilometers
- 6924.936 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- 7973.028 miles
- 12831.344 kilometers
- 6928.372 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 New York to Johannesburg?
The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport is 15 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and Johannesburg?
Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)
On average, flying from New York to Johannesburg generates about 994 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 994 kilograms equals 2 191 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from New York to Johannesburg
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).
Airport information
| Origin | New York John F. Kennedy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JFK |
| ICAO Code: | KJFK |
| Coordinates: | 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″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 |
Airlines flying from New York (JFK) to Johannesburg (JNB)
| JetBlue Airways |
| South African Airways |
| United Airlines |