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How far is Sanming from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Sanming (Shaxian Airport) is 6974 miles / 11223 kilometers / 6060 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Shaxian Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Sanming

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6973.843 miles
  • 11223.312 kilometers
  • 6060.104 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
  • 6976.303 miles
  • 11227.272 kilometers
  • 6062.242 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 Sanming?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Shaxian Airport is 13 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Shaxian Airport (SQJ)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Sanming generates about 851 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 851 kilograms equals 1 876 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Sanming

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

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 Shaxian Airport
City: Sanming
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SQJ
ICAO Code: ZSSM
Coordinates: 26°25′34″N, 117°50′0″E