How far is Johannesburg from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) is 8684 miles / 13976 kilometers / 7547 nautical miles.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Lanseria International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Johannesburg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Johannesburg. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8684.477 miles
- 13976.311 kilometers
- 7546.604 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- 8686.502 miles
- 13979.570 kilometers
- 7548.364 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 Chicago to Johannesburg?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lanseria International Airport is 16 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Johannesburg?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
On average, flying from Chicago to Johannesburg generates about 1 100 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 100 kilograms equals 2 424 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Chicago to Johannesburg
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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 |