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How far is Pyongyang from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Pyongyang (Pyongyang International Airport) is 7708 miles / 12404 kilometers / 6698 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Pyongyang International Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Pyongyang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7707.788 miles
  • 12404.483 kilometers
  • 6697.885 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
  • 7712.194 miles
  • 12411.573 kilometers
  • 6701.713 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 Pyongyang?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Pyongyang International Airport is 15 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Pyongyang generates about 956 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 956 kilograms equals 2 107 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Pyongyang

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

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 Pyongyang International Airport
City: Pyongyang
Country: North Korea Flag of North Korea
IATA Code: FNJ
ICAO Code: ZKPY
Coordinates: 39°13′26″N, 125°40′11″E