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How far is Portland, ME, from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Portland (Portland International Jetport) is 7845 miles / 12626 kilometers / 6817 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Portland International Jetport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Portland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7845.310 miles
  • 12625.803 kilometers
  • 6817.388 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
  • 7850.571 miles
  • 12634.270 kilometers
  • 6821.960 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 Portland?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Portland International Jetport is 15 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Portland International Jetport (PWM)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Portland generates about 976 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 976 kilograms equals 2 151 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Portland

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Portland International Jetport (PWM).

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 Portland International Jetport
City: Portland, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PWM
ICAO Code: KPWM
Coordinates: 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″W