How far is Johannesburg from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Johannesburg (Rand Airport) is 7968 miles / 12824 kilometers / 6924 nautical miles.
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Rand 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)- 7968.269 miles
- 12823.686 kilometers
- 6924.236 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- 7972.266 miles
- 12830.119 kilometers
- 6927.710 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 Rand 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 Rand Airport (QRA)
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 Rand Airport (QRA).
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 | Rand Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Johannesburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | QRA |
| ICAO Code: | FAGM |
| Coordinates: | 26°14′33″S, 28°9′4″E |