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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 9153 miles / 14730 kilometers / 7954 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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9153
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14730
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Flight time duration
17 h 49 min
CO2 emission
1 171 kg

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Distance from Johannesburg to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 9152.756 miles
  • 14729.933 kilometers
  • 7953.528 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
  • 9155.129 miles
  • 14733.752 kilometers
  • 7955.589 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 Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 17 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Grand Forks generates about 1 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 171 kilograms equals 2 581 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Grand Forks

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).

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 Grand Forks International Airport
City: Grand Forks, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GFK
ICAO Code: KGFK
Coordinates: 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W