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How far is Guangzhou from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) is 6628 miles / 10667 kilometers / 5760 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Guangzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6627.934 miles
  • 10666.626 kilometers
  • 5759.518 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
  • 6630.306 miles
  • 10670.442 kilometers
  • 5761.578 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 Guangzhou?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is 13 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Guangzhou generates about 803 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 803 kilograms equals 1 770 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Guangzhou

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

Airport information

Origin OR Tambo International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: JNB
ICAO Code: FAOR
Coordinates: 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E
Destination Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
City: Guangzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CAN
ICAO Code: ZGGG
Coordinates: 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″E