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How far is Columbus, OH, from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 8433 miles / 13571 kilometers / 7328 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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8433
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13571
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7328
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
16 h 27 min
CO2 emission
1 062 kg

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Distance from Johannesburg to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8432.920 miles
  • 13571.469 kilometers
  • 7328.007 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
  • 8435.171 miles
  • 13575.091 kilometers
  • 7329.963 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 16 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Columbus generates about 1 062 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 062 kilograms equals 2 342 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Columbus

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

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 Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W