How far is Newark, NJ, from Johannesburg?
The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Newark (New York Newark Liberty International Airport) is 7990 miles / 12858 kilometers / 6943 nautical miles.
OR Tambo International Airport – New York Newark Liberty International Airport
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Distance from Johannesburg to Newark
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Johannesburg to Newark. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7989.842 miles
- 12858.405 kilometers
- 6942.983 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- 7993.743 miles
- 12864.682 kilometers
- 6946.372 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 Newark?
The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to New York Newark Liberty International Airport is 15 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Newark?
The time difference between Johannesburg and Newark is 6 hours. Newark is 6 hours behind Johannesburg.
Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
On average, flying from Johannesburg to Newark generates about 997 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 997 kilograms equals 2 198 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Newark
See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
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 | New York Newark Liberty International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Newark, NJ |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | EWR |
| ICAO Code: | KEWR |
| Coordinates: | 40°41′33″N, 74°10′7″W |