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How far is Johannesburg from Atlanta, GA?

The distance between Atlanta (Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport) and Johannesburg (Rand Airport) is 8437 miles / 13578 kilometers / 7332 nautical miles.

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport – Rand Airport

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8437
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7332
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Flight time duration
16 h 28 min
CO2 emission
1 063 kg

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Distance from Atlanta to Johannesburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8436.964 miles
  • 13577.977 kilometers
  • 7331.521 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
  • 8437.504 miles
  • 13578.847 kilometers
  • 7331.991 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 Atlanta to Johannesburg?

The estimated flight time from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Rand Airport is 16 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Rand Airport (QRA)

On average, flying from Atlanta to Johannesburg generates about 1 063 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 063 kilograms equals 2 343 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Atlanta to Johannesburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Rand Airport (QRA).

Airport information

Origin Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
City: Atlanta, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ATL
ICAO Code: KATL
Coordinates: 33°38′12″N, 84°25′41″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