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How far is Orchid Island from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) is 7067 miles / 11374 kilometers / 6141 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Lanyu Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Orchid Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7067.390 miles
  • 11373.862 kilometers
  • 6141.394 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
  • 7068.020 miles
  • 11374.876 kilometers
  • 6141.942 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 Orchid Island?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Lanyu Airport is 13 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanyu Airport (KYD)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Orchid Island generates about 864 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 864 kilograms equals 1 906 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Orchid Island

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

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 Lanyu Airport
City: Orchid Island
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: KYD
ICAO Code: RCLY
Coordinates: 22°1′37″N, 121°32′6″E