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How far is Xi'an from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Xi'an (Xi'an Xianyang International Airport) is 6717 miles / 10809 kilometers / 5837 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Xi'an Xianyang International Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Xi'an

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6716.572 miles
  • 10809.275 kilometers
  • 5836.541 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
  • 6722.880 miles
  • 10819.426 kilometers
  • 5842.023 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 Xi'an?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport is 13 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Xi'an generates about 815 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 815 kilograms equals 1 797 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Xi'an

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).

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 Xi'an Xianyang International Airport
City: Xi'an
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XIY
ICAO Code: ZLXY
Coordinates: 34°26′49″N, 108°45′7″E