How far is Johannesburg from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Johannesburg (Rand Airport) is 8708 miles / 14014 kilometers / 7567 nautical miles.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Rand Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Johannesburg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Johannesburg. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8707.830 miles
- 14013.894 kilometers
- 7566.898 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- 8709.893 miles
- 14017.215 kilometers
- 7568.690 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 Chicago to Johannesburg?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rand Airport is 16 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Johannesburg?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Rand Airport (QRA)
On average, flying from Chicago to Johannesburg generates about 1 103 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 103 kilograms equals 2 432 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Chicago to Johannesburg
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Rand Airport (QRA).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |
| Destination | Rand Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Johannesburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | QRA |
| ICAO Code: | FAGM |
| Coordinates: | 26°14′33″S, 28°9′4″E |