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How far is Johannesburg from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) is 7269 miles / 11698 kilometers / 6316 nautical miles.

Beijing Capital International Airport – OR Tambo International Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Johannesburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7268.758 miles
  • 11697.932 kilometers
  • 6316.378 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
  • 7275.006 miles
  • 11707.988 kilometers
  • 6321.808 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 Beijing to Johannesburg?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport is 14 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)

On average, flying from Beijing to Johannesburg generates about 893 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 893 kilograms equals 1 969 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Johannesburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Capital International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PEK
ICAO Code: ZBAA
Coordinates: 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E
Destination 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

Airlines flying from Beijing (PEK) to Johannesburg (JNB)

Air China
South African Airways