How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Johannesburg?
The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 8032 miles / 12927 kilometers / 6980 nautical miles.
OR Tambo International Airport – Philadelphia International Airport
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Distance from Johannesburg to Philadelphia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Johannesburg to Philadelphia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8032.246 miles
- 12926.647 kilometers
- 6979.831 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- 8035.767 miles
- 12932.313 kilometers
- 6982.890 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 Philadelphia?
The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 15 hours and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Philadelphia?
Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
On average, flying from Johannesburg to Philadelphia generates about 1 003 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 003 kilograms equals 2 211 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Philadelphia
See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
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 | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W |