How far is Wellington from Johannesburg?
The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Wellington (Wellington International Airport) is 7321 miles / 11782 kilometers / 6362 nautical miles.
OR Tambo International Airport – Wellington International Airport
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Distance from Johannesburg to Wellington
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Johannesburg to Wellington. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7320.706 miles
- 11781.534 kilometers
- 6361.519 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- 7307.377 miles
- 11760.084 kilometers
- 6349.937 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 Wellington?
The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Wellington International Airport is 14 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Wellington?
Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Wellington International Airport (WLG)
On average, flying from Johannesburg to Wellington generates about 900 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 900 kilograms equals 1 985 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Wellington
See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Wellington International Airport (WLG).
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 | Wellington International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wellington |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | WLG |
| ICAO Code: | NZWN |
| Coordinates: | 41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″E |