How far is Johannesburg from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) is 8477 miles / 13643 kilometers / 7367 nautical miles.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – OR Tambo International Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Johannesburg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Johannesburg. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8477.444 miles
- 13643.124 kilometers
- 7366.698 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- 8480.219 miles
- 13647.590 kilometers
- 7369.109 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 Detroit to Johannesburg?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to OR Tambo International Airport is 16 hours and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Johannesburg?
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)
On average, flying from Detroit to Johannesburg generates about 1 069 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 069 kilograms equals 2 356 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Detroit to Johannesburg
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).
Airport information
Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
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City: | Detroit, MI |
Country: | United States |
IATA Code: | DTW |
ICAO Code: | KDTW |
Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
Destination | OR Tambo International Airport |
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City: | Johannesburg |
Country: | South Africa |
IATA Code: | JNB |
ICAO Code: | FAOR |
Coordinates: | 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E |