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How far is Nanjing from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) is 7174 miles / 11546 kilometers / 6234 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Nanjing Lukou International Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Nanjing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7174.075 miles
  • 11545.555 kilometers
  • 6234.101 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
  • 7177.798 miles
  • 11551.547 kilometers
  • 6237.336 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 Nanjing?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport is 14 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Nanjing generates about 879 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 879 kilograms equals 1 939 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Nanjing

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG).

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 Nanjing Lukou International Airport
City: Nanjing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NKG
ICAO Code: ZSNJ
Coordinates: 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″E