How far is Birmingham, AL, from Johannesburg?
The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) is 8570 miles / 13792 kilometers / 7447 nautical miles.
OR Tambo International Airport – Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
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Distance from Johannesburg to Birmingham
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Johannesburg to Birmingham. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8569.874 miles
- 13791.876 kilometers
- 7447.017 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- 8569.994 miles
- 13792.069 kilometers
- 7447.121 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 Birmingham?
The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport is 16 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Birmingham?
Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
On average, flying from Johannesburg to Birmingham generates about 1 083 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 083 kilograms equals 2 387 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Birmingham
See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).
Airport information
| Origin | OR Tambo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Johannesburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | JNB |
| ICAO Code: | FAOR |
| Coordinates: | 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E |
| Destination | Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Birmingham, AL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BHM |
| ICAO Code: | KBHM |
| Coordinates: | 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W |