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How far is Johannesburg from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) is 10206 miles / 16425 kilometers / 8869 nautical miles.

Vancouver International Airport – Lanseria International Airport

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10206
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16425
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8869
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Flight time duration
19 h 49 min
CO2 emission
1 334 kg

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Distance from Vancouver to Johannesburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 10206.298 miles
  • 16425.445 kilometers
  • 8869.031 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
  • 10207.740 miles
  • 16427.765 kilometers
  • 8870.284 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 Vancouver to Johannesburg?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Lanseria International Airport is 19 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Johannesburg generates about 1 334 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 334 kilograms equals 2 941 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vancouver to Johannesburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA).

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W
Destination Lanseria International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: HLA
ICAO Code: FALA
Coordinates: 25°56′18″S, 27°55′33″E