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How far is Johannesburg from Halifax?

The distance between Halifax (Halifax Stanfield International Airport) and Johannesburg (Rand Airport) is 7545 miles / 12142 kilometers / 6556 nautical miles.

Halifax Stanfield International Airport – Rand Airport

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Distance from Halifax to Johannesburg

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Halifax to Johannesburg. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7544.730 miles
  • 12142.066 kilometers
  • 6556.191 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
  • 7551.513 miles
  • 12152.982 kilometers
  • 6562.086 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 Halifax to Johannesburg?

The estimated flight time from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Rand Airport is 14 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Rand Airport (QRA)

On average, flying from Halifax to Johannesburg generates about 932 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 932 kilograms equals 2 056 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Halifax to Johannesburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Rand Airport (QRA).

Airport information

Origin Halifax Stanfield International Airport
City: Halifax
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHZ
ICAO Code: CYHZ
Coordinates: 44°52′50″N, 63°30′30″W
Destination Rand Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: QRA
ICAO Code: FAGM
Coordinates: 26°14′33″S, 28°9′4″E