How far is Johannesburg from Vancouver?
The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Johannesburg (Rand Airport) is 10231 miles / 16466 kilometers / 8891 nautical miles.
Vancouver International Airport – Rand Airport
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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)- 10231.450 miles
- 16465.923 kilometers
- 8890.887 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- 10232.937 miles
- 16468.316 kilometers
- 8892.179 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 Rand Airport is 19 hours and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vancouver and Johannesburg?
Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Rand Airport (QRA)
On average, flying from Vancouver to Johannesburg generates about 1 338 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 338 kilograms equals 2 950 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 Rand Airport (QRA).
Airport information
| Origin | Vancouver International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vancouver |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YVR |
| ICAO Code: | CYVR |
| Coordinates: | 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W |
| Destination | Rand Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Johannesburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | QRA |
| ICAO Code: | FAGM |
| Coordinates: | 26°14′33″S, 28°9′4″E |