How far is Johannesburg from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) is 10361 miles / 16674 kilometers / 9003 nautical miles.
Los Angeles International Airport – Lanseria International Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Johannesburg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Johannesburg. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 10360.929 miles
- 16674.299 kilometers
- 9003.401 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- 10356.995 miles
- 16667.967 kilometers
- 8999.982 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 Los Angeles to Johannesburg?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Lanseria International Airport is 20 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Johannesburg?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Johannesburg generates about 1 359 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 359 kilograms equals 2 995 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Johannesburg
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
| Destination | Lanseria International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Johannesburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | HLA |
| ICAO Code: | FALA |
| Coordinates: | 25°56′18″S, 27°55′33″E |