How far is New York, NY, from Johannesburg?
The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) is 7969 miles / 12825 kilometers / 6925 nautical miles.
OR Tambo International Airport – New York John F. Kennedy International Airport
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Distance from Johannesburg to New York
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Johannesburg to New York. Here are two standard 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 planet.
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).
How long does it take to fly from Johannesburg to New York?
The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport is 15 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and New York?
The time difference between Johannesburg and New York is 6 hours. New York is 6 hours behind Johannesburg.
Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
On average, flying from Johannesburg to New York generates about 994 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 994 kilograms equals 2 191 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Johannesburg to New York
See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
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 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 |
Airlines flying from Johannesburg (JNB) to New York (JFK)
| JetBlue Airways |
| South African Airways |
| United Airlines |