How far is Memphis, TN, from Johannesburg?
The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 8769 miles / 14112 kilometers / 7620 nautical miles.
OR Tambo International Airport – Memphis International Airport
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Distance from Johannesburg to Memphis
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Johannesburg to Memphis. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8768.543 miles
- 14111.603 kilometers
- 7619.656 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- 8768.529 miles
- 14111.580 kilometers
- 7619.644 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 Memphis?
The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Memphis International Airport is 17 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Memphis?
Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)
On average, flying from Johannesburg to Memphis generates about 1 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 112 kilograms equals 2 452 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Memphis
See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Memphis International Airport (MEM).
Airport information
| Origin | OR Tambo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Johannesburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | JNB |
| ICAO Code: | FAOR |
| Coordinates: | 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E |
| Destination | Memphis International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Memphis, TN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MEM |
| ICAO Code: | KMEM |
| Coordinates: | 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″W |