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How far is Abilene, TX, from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Abilene (Abilene Regional Airport) is 9301 miles / 14969 kilometers / 8082 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Abilene Regional Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Abilene

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 9301.078 miles
  • 14968.633 kilometers
  • 8082.415 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
  • 9299.010 miles
  • 14965.307 kilometers
  • 8080.619 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 Abilene?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Abilene Regional Airport is 18 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Abilene Regional Airport (ABI)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Abilene generates about 1 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 193 kilograms equals 2 630 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Abilene

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Abilene Regional Airport (ABI).

Airport information

Origin OR Tambo International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: JNB
ICAO Code: FAOR
Coordinates: 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E
Destination Abilene Regional Airport
City: Abilene, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABI
ICAO Code: KABI
Coordinates: 32°24′40″N, 99°40′54″W