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How far is Decatur, IL, from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 8747 miles / 14076 kilometers / 7601 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Decatur Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8746.587 miles
  • 14076.267 kilometers
  • 7600.576 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
  • 8747.929 miles
  • 14078.427 kilometers
  • 7601.742 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 Decatur?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Decatur Airport is 17 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Decatur generates about 1 109 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 109 kilograms equals 2 445 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

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 Decatur Airport
City: Decatur, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEC
ICAO Code: KDEC
Coordinates: 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W