How far is Johannesburg from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) is 10385 miles / 16713 kilometers / 9024 nautical miles.
Los Angeles International Airport – OR Tambo International Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Johannesburg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Johannesburg. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 10384.675 miles
- 16712.514 kilometers
- 9024.036 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- 10380.727 miles
- 16706.160 kilometers
- 9020.605 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 Los Angeles to Johannesburg?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport is 20 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Johannesburg?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Johannesburg generates about 1 362 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 362 kilograms equals 3 003 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Johannesburg
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
| Destination | OR Tambo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Johannesburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | JNB |
| ICAO Code: | FAOR |
| Coordinates: | 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E |