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How far is Beijing from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Daxing International Airport) is 7246 miles / 11661 kilometers / 6296 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Beijing Daxing International 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)
  • 7245.707 miles
  • 11660.834 kilometers
  • 6296.347 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
  • 7251.850 miles
  • 11670.721 kilometers
  • 6301.685 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 Daxing International Airport is 14 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Beijing generates about 890 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 890 kilograms equals 1 961 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 Daxing International Airport (PKX).

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 Daxing International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PKX
ICAO Code: ZBAD
Coordinates: 39°30′33″N, 116°24′38″E