How far is Johannesburg from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) is 8159 miles / 13131 kilometers / 7090 nautical miles.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – OR Tambo International Airport
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Distance from Raleigh to Johannesburg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Johannesburg. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8159.124 miles
- 13130.837 kilometers
- 7090.085 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- 8161.078 miles
- 13133.982 kilometers
- 7091.783 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 Raleigh to Johannesburg?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport is 15 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Johannesburg?
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Johannesburg generates about 1 022 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 022 kilograms equals 2 253 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Raleigh to Johannesburg
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).
Airport information
| Origin | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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 |