How far is Johannesburg from Knoxville, TN?
The distance between Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) and Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) is 8444 miles / 13590 kilometers / 7338 nautical miles.
Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport – OR Tambo International Airport
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Distance from Knoxville to Johannesburg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Knoxville to Johannesburg. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8444.179 miles
- 13589.589 kilometers
- 7337.791 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- 8445.279 miles
- 13591.358 kilometers
- 7338.746 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 Knoxville to Johannesburg?
The estimated flight time from Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport to OR Tambo International Airport is 16 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Knoxville and Johannesburg?
Flight carbon footprint between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)
On average, flying from Knoxville to Johannesburg generates about 1 064 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 064 kilograms equals 2 345 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Knoxville to Johannesburg
See the map of the shortest flight path between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).
Airport information
| Origin | Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Knoxville, TN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | TYS |
| ICAO Code: | KTYS |
| Coordinates: | 35°48′39″N, 83°59′38″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 |