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How far is Chengdu from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Chengdu (Chengdu Tianfu International Airport) is 6361 miles / 10236 kilometers / 5527 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Chengdu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6360.626 miles
  • 10236.436 kilometers
  • 5527.233 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
  • 6366.621 miles
  • 10246.083 kilometers
  • 5532.442 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 Chengdu?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is 12 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Chengdu generates about 766 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 766 kilograms equals 1 688 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Chengdu

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU).

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 Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
City: Chengdu
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: TFU
ICAO Code: ZUTF
Coordinates: 30°18′45″N, 104°26′28″E