How far is Johannesburg from Philadelphia, PA?
The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) is 8032 miles / 12927 kilometers / 6980 nautical miles.
Philadelphia International Airport – OR Tambo International Airport
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Distance from Philadelphia to Johannesburg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Philadelphia to Johannesburg. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8032.246 miles
- 12926.647 kilometers
- 6979.831 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- 8035.767 miles
- 12932.313 kilometers
- 6982.890 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 Philadelphia to Johannesburg?
The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport is 15 hours and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Johannesburg?
Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)
On average, flying from Philadelphia to Johannesburg generates about 1 003 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 003 kilograms equals 2 211 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Philadelphia to Johannesburg
See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).
Airport information
| Origin | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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 |