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How far is Yushu from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Yushu (Yushu Batang Airport) is 6076 miles / 9778 kilometers / 5280 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Yushu Batang Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Yushu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6075.613 miles
  • 9777.751 kilometers
  • 5279.563 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
  • 6083.779 miles
  • 9790.894 kilometers
  • 5286.660 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 Yushu?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Yushu Batang Airport is 12 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Yushu Batang Airport (YUS)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Yushu generates about 727 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 727 kilograms equals 1 603 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Yushu

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Yushu Batang Airport (YUS).

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 Yushu Batang Airport
City: Yushu
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: YUS
ICAO Code: ZYLS
Coordinates: 32°50′11″N, 97°2′11″E