How far is Albany, NY, from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Albany (Albany International Airport) is 8003 miles / 12879 kilometers / 6954 nautical miles.

Distance from Johannesburg to Albany

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 8002.755 miles
• 12879.186 kilometers
• 6954.204 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

• 8007.209 miles
• 12886.354 kilometers
• 6958.075 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 Albany?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Albany International Airport is 15 hours and 39 minutes.

What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Albany?

The time difference between Johannesburg and Albany is 6 hours. Albany is 6 hours behind Johannesburg.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Albany International Airport (ALB)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Albany generates about 999 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 999 kilograms equals 2 202 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Albany

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Albany International Airport (ALB).

Airport information

Origin	OR Tambo International Airport
City:	Johannesburg
Country:	South Africa
IATA Code:	JNB
ICAO Code:	FAOR
Coordinates:	26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E

Destination	Albany International Airport
City:	Albany, NY
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	ALB
ICAO Code:	KALB
Coordinates:	42°44′53″N, 73°48′6″W