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How far is Williston, ND, from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 9448 miles / 15205 kilometers / 8210 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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9448
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15205
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8210
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Flight time duration
18 h 23 min
CO2 emission
1 216 kg

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Distance from Johannesburg to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 9448.095 miles
  • 15205.235 kilometers
  • 8210.170 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
  • 9449.893 miles
  • 15208.129 kilometers
  • 8211.733 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 Williston?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 18 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Williston generates about 1 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 216 kilograms equals 2 680 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

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 Williston Basin International Airport
City: Williston, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: XWA
ICAO Code: KXWA
Coordinates: 48°15′30″N, 103°44′55″W