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How far is Wollongong from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) and Wollongong (Shellharbour Airport) is 6842 miles / 11011 kilometers / 5945 nautical miles.

Lanseria International Airport – Shellharbour Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Wollongong

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6841.682 miles
  • 11010.621 kilometers
  • 5945.260 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
  • 6829.366 miles
  • 10990.798 kilometers
  • 5934.556 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 Johannesburg to Wollongong?

The estimated flight time from Lanseria International Airport to Shellharbour Airport is 13 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and Shellharbour Airport (WOL)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Wollongong generates about 833 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 833 kilograms equals 1 836 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Wollongong

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Shellharbour Airport
City: Wollongong
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WOL
ICAO Code: YWOL
Coordinates: 34°33′39″S, 150°47′20″E