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How far is Tashigang from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Tashigang (Yongphulla Airport) is 5586 miles / 8990 kilometers / 4854 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Yongphulla Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Tashigang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5585.841 miles
  • 8989.540 kilometers
  • 4853.963 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
  • 5593.465 miles
  • 9001.809 kilometers
  • 4860.588 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 Tashigang?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Yongphulla Airport is 11 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Yongphulla Airport (YON)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Tashigang generates about 661 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 661 kilograms equals 1 457 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Tashigang

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

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 Yongphulla Airport
City: Tashigang
Country: Bhutan Flag of Bhutan
IATA Code: YON
ICAO Code: VQTY
Coordinates: 27°15′23″N, 91°30′52″E