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How far is Yangyang from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Yangyang (Yangyang International Airport) is 7842 miles / 12620 kilometers / 6814 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Yangyang International Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Yangyang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7841.648 miles
  • 12619.910 kilometers
  • 6814.206 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
  • 7845.250 miles
  • 12625.706 kilometers
  • 6817.336 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 Yangyang?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Yangyang International Airport is 15 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Yangyang International Airport (YNY)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Yangyang generates about 975 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 975 kilograms equals 2 150 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Yangyang

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Yangyang International Airport (YNY).

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 Yangyang International Airport
City: Yangyang
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: YNY
ICAO Code: RKNY
Coordinates: 38°3′40″N, 128°40′8″E