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How far is Wanxian from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Wanxian (Wanzhou Wuqiao Airport) is 6586 miles / 10599 kilometers / 5723 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Wanzhou Wuqiao Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Wanxian

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6586.046 miles
  • 10599.214 kilometers
  • 5723.118 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
  • 6591.437 miles
  • 10607.889 kilometers
  • 5727.802 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 Wanxian?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Wanzhou Wuqiao Airport is 12 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Wanzhou Wuqiao Airport (WXN)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Wanxian generates about 797 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 797 kilograms equals 1 757 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Wanxian

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Wanzhou Wuqiao Airport (WXN).

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 Wanzhou Wuqiao Airport
City: Wanxian
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: WXN
ICAO Code: ZUWX
Coordinates: 30°50′9″N, 108°24′21″E