How far is Johannesburg from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) is 8709 miles / 14015 kilometers / 7568 nautical miles.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – OR Tambo 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)- 8708.698 miles
- 14015.291 kilometers
- 7567.652 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- 8710.723 miles
- 14018.549 kilometers
- 7569.411 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 OR Tambo International Airport is 16 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Johannesburg?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)
On average, flying from Chicago to Johannesburg generates about 1 103 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 103 kilograms equals 2 433 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 OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).
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 | OR Tambo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Johannesburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | JNB |
| ICAO Code: | FAOR |
| Coordinates: | 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E |