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How far is Providence, RI, from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Providence (Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport) is 7868 miles / 12662 kilometers / 6837 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Providence

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7867.742 miles
  • 12661.904 kilometers
  • 6836.881 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
  • 7872.361 miles
  • 12669.337 kilometers
  • 6840.895 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 Providence?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport is 15 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Providence generates about 979 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 979 kilograms equals 2 159 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Providence

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD).

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 Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport
City: Providence, RI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PVD
ICAO Code: KPVD
Coordinates: 41°43′57″N, 71°25′13″W