How far is Johannesburg from Philadelphia, PA?
The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) is 8008 miles / 12888 kilometers / 6959 nautical miles.
Philadelphia International Airport – Lanseria International Airport
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Distance from Philadelphia to Johannesburg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Philadelphia to Johannesburg. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8008.030 miles
- 12887.674 kilometers
- 6958.787 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- 8011.550 miles
- 12893.340 kilometers
- 6961.847 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 Philadelphia to Johannesburg?
The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Lanseria International Airport is 15 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Johannesburg?
Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
On average, flying from Philadelphia to Johannesburg generates about 1 000 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 000 kilograms equals 2 204 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Philadelphia to Johannesburg
See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA).
Airport information
| Origin | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W |
| Destination | Lanseria International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Johannesburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | HLA |
| ICAO Code: | FALA |
| Coordinates: | 25°56′18″S, 27°55′33″E |