How far is Richmond, VA, from Johannesburg?
The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 8105 miles / 13044 kilometers / 7043 nautical miles.
OR Tambo International Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Johannesburg to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Johannesburg to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8105.086 miles
- 13043.871 kilometers
- 7043.127 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- 8107.682 miles
- 13048.050 kilometers
- 7045.383 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 Richmond?
The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 15 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Richmond?
Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Johannesburg to Richmond generates about 1 014 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 014 kilograms equals 2 235 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
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 | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |