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How far is Newcastle from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Newcastle (Newcastle Airport) is 6943 miles / 11173 kilometers / 6033 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Newcastle Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Newcastle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6942.606 miles
  • 11173.042 kilometers
  • 6032.960 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
  • 6930.308 miles
  • 11153.249 kilometers
  • 6022.273 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 Newcastle?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Newcastle Airport is 13 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Newcastle Airport (NTL)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Newcastle generates about 847 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 847 kilograms equals 1 867 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Newcastle

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

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 Newcastle Airport
City: Newcastle
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: NTL
ICAO Code: YWLM
Coordinates: 32°47′41″S, 151°50′2″E