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How far is Johannesburg from Newark, NJ?

The distance between Newark (New York Newark Liberty International Airport) and Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) is 7966 miles / 12819 kilometers / 6922 nautical miles.

New York Newark Liberty International Airport – Lanseria International Airport

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Distance from Newark to Johannesburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7965.621 miles
  • 12819.424 kilometers
  • 6921.935 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
  • 7969.521 miles
  • 12825.701 kilometers
  • 6925.324 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 Newark to Johannesburg?

The estimated flight time from New York Newark Liberty International Airport to Lanseria International Airport is 15 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA)

On average, flying from Newark to Johannesburg generates about 993 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 993 kilograms equals 2 190 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Newark to Johannesburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA).

Airport information

Origin New York Newark Liberty International Airport
City: Newark, NJ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EWR
ICAO Code: KEWR
Coordinates: 40°41′33″N, 74°10′7″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