How far is Johannesburg from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Johannesburg (Rand Airport) is 8157 miles / 13128 kilometers / 7089 nautical miles.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Rand 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)- 8157.328 miles
- 13127.946 kilometers
- 7088.524 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- 8159.325 miles
- 13131.160 kilometers
- 7090.259 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 Rand 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 Rand Airport (QRA)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Johannesburg generates about 1 021 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 021 kilograms equals 2 252 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 Rand Airport (QRA).
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 | Rand Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Johannesburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | QRA |
| ICAO Code: | FAGM |
| Coordinates: | 26°14′33″S, 28°9′4″E |