How far is Detroit, MI, from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 8477 miles / 13643 kilometers / 7367 nautical miles.

Distance from Johannesburg to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 8477.444 miles
• 13643.124 kilometers
• 7366.698 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

• 8480.219 miles
• 13647.590 kilometers
• 7369.109 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 Detroit?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 16 hours and 33 minutes.

What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Detroit?

The time difference between Johannesburg and Detroit is 7 hours. Detroit is 7 hours behind Johannesburg.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Detroit generates about 1 069 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 069 kilograms equals 2 356 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

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	Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City:	Detroit, MI
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	DTW
ICAO Code:	KDTW
Coordinates:	42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W