How far is Johannesburg from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) is 7945 miles / 12786 kilometers / 6904 nautical miles.
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Lanseria International Airport
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Distance from New York to Johannesburg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Johannesburg. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7944.853 miles
- 12786.001 kilometers
- 6903.888 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- 7948.806 miles
- 12792.363 kilometers
- 6907.324 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 New York to Johannesburg?
The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Lanseria International Airport is 15 hours and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and Johannesburg?
Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
On average, flying from New York to Johannesburg generates about 990 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 990 kilograms equals 2 183 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from New York to Johannesburg
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA).
Airport information
| Origin | New York John F. Kennedy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JFK |
| ICAO Code: | KJFK |
| Coordinates: | 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″W |
| Destination | Lanseria International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Johannesburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | HLA |
| ICAO Code: | FALA |
| Coordinates: | 25°56′18″S, 27°55′33″E |