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How far is Johannesburg from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Johannesburg (Rand Airport) is 7278 miles / 11712 kilometers / 6324 nautical miles.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Rand 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)
  • 7277.753 miles
  • 11712.409 kilometers
  • 6324.195 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
  • 7284.015 miles
  • 11722.486 kilometers
  • 6329.636 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 Rand Airport is 14 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Rand Airport (QRA)

On average, flying from Beijing to Johannesburg generates about 894 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 894 kilograms equals 1 971 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 Rand Airport (QRA).

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 Rand Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: QRA
ICAO Code: FAGM
Coordinates: 26°14′33″S, 28°9′4″E