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How far is Beijing from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) is 7252 miles / 11670 kilometers / 6301 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Beijing Nanyuan Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Beijing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7251.523 miles
  • 11670.195 kilometers
  • 6301.401 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
  • 7257.736 miles
  • 11680.195 kilometers
  • 6306.800 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 Beijing?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Beijing Nanyuan Airport is 14 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Beijing generates about 890 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 890 kilograms equals 1 963 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Beijing

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY).

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 Beijing Nanyuan Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NAY
ICAO Code: ZBNY
Coordinates: 39°46′58″N, 116°23′16″E