Distance between Johannesburg (JNB) and New York, NY (JFK)
Flight distance from Johannesburg to New York (OR Tambo International Airport – New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) is 7969 miles / 12825 kilometers / 6925 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 15 hours 35 minutes.
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Johannesburg - New York
Map of flight path from Johannesburg to New York.
Shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
How far is New York from Johannesburg?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Johannesburg and New York. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7969.074 miles
- 12824.982 kilometers
- 6924.936 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 7973.028 miles
- 12831.344 kilometers
- 6928.372 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).
Airport information
| A | OR Tambo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Johannesburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | JNB |
| ICAO Code: | FAOR |
| Coordinates: | 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E |
| B | 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 |
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Johannesburg and New York is 6 hours. New York is 6 hours behind Johannesburg.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 994 kg (2 191 pounds).
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Johannesburg (JNB) → New York (JFK).
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