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How far is Wanganui from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Wanganui (Whanganui Airport) is 7407 miles / 11921 kilometers / 6437 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Whanganui Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Wanganui

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7407.480 miles
  • 11921.183 kilometers
  • 6436.924 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
  • 7394.198 miles
  • 11899.808 kilometers
  • 6425.382 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 Wanganui?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Whanganui Airport is 14 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Whanganui Airport (WAG)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Wanganui generates about 913 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 913 kilograms equals 2 012 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Wanganui

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Whanganui Airport (WAG).

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 Whanganui Airport
City: Wanganui
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WAG
ICAO Code: NZWU
Coordinates: 39°57′43″S, 175°1′29″E