How far is Johannesburg from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) is 8105 miles / 13044 kilometers / 7043 nautical miles.
Richmond International Airport – OR Tambo International Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Johannesburg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Johannesburg. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8105.086 miles
- 13043.871 kilometers
- 7043.127 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- 8107.682 miles
- 13048.050 kilometers
- 7045.383 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 Richmond to Johannesburg?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport is 15 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Johannesburg?
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)
On average, flying from Richmond to Johannesburg generates about 1 014 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 014 kilograms equals 2 235 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Richmond to Johannesburg
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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 |