How far is Shanghai from Johannesburg?
The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 7320 miles / 11781 kilometers / 6361 nautical miles.
OR Tambo International Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport
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Distance from Johannesburg to Shanghai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Johannesburg to Shanghai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7320.463 miles
- 11781.143 kilometers
- 6361.308 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- 7323.510 miles
- 11786.047 kilometers
- 6363.956 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 Shanghai?
The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 14 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Shanghai?
Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
On average, flying from Johannesburg to Shanghai generates about 900 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 900 kilograms equals 1 985 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Shanghai
See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
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 | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E |