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How far is Shenzhen from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Shenzhen (Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport) is 6635 miles / 10678 kilometers / 5765 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Shenzhen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6634.815 miles
  • 10677.700 kilometers
  • 5765.497 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
  • 6636.880 miles
  • 10681.023 kilometers
  • 5767.291 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 Shenzhen?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is 13 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Shenzhen generates about 804 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 804 kilograms equals 1 772 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Shenzhen

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).

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 Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
City: Shenzhen
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SZX
ICAO Code: ZGSZ
Coordinates: 22°38′21″N, 113°48′39″E