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How far is Shaoyang from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Shaoyang (Shaoyang Wugang Airport) is 6582 miles / 10592 kilometers / 5719 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Shaoyang Wugang Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Shaoyang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6581.762 miles
  • 10592.319 kilometers
  • 5719.395 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
  • 6585.591 miles
  • 10598.481 kilometers
  • 5722.722 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 Shaoyang?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Shaoyang Wugang Airport is 12 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Shaoyang Wugang Airport (WGN)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Shaoyang generates about 796 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 796 kilograms equals 1 756 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Shaoyang

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Shaoyang Wugang Airport (WGN).

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 Shaoyang Wugang Airport
City: Shaoyang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: WGN
ICAO Code: ZGSY
Coordinates: 26°48′7″N, 110°38′31″E