How far is Nelson from Johannesburg?
The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Nelson (Nelson Airport) is 7279 miles / 11715 kilometers / 6326 nautical miles.
OR Tambo International Airport – Nelson Airport
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Distance from Johannesburg to Nelson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Johannesburg to Nelson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7279.304 miles
- 11714.905 kilometers
- 6325.543 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- 7266.005 miles
- 11693.501 kilometers
- 6313.985 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 Nelson?
The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Nelson Airport is 14 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Nelson?
Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Nelson Airport (NSN)
On average, flying from Johannesburg to Nelson generates about 894 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 894 kilograms equals 1 972 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Nelson
See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Nelson Airport (NSN).
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 | Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nelson |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | NSN |
| ICAO Code: | NZNS |
| Coordinates: | 41°17′53″S, 173°13′15″E |