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How far is Hiroshima from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Hiroshima (Hiroshima Airport) is 8005 miles / 12883 kilometers / 6956 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Hiroshima Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Hiroshima

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8005.374 miles
  • 12883.401 kilometers
  • 6956.480 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
  • 8007.364 miles
  • 12886.603 kilometers
  • 6958.209 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 Hiroshima?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Hiroshima Airport is 15 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Hiroshima generates about 999 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 999 kilograms equals 2 203 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Hiroshima

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

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 Hiroshima Airport
City: Hiroshima
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: HIJ
ICAO Code: RJOA
Coordinates: 34°26′9″N, 132°55′8″E