The straight-line distance from New York, United States to Johannesburg, South Africa is 12,840 km (7,978 miles).Johannesburg is ESE of New York.
Distance (km)
12,840
straight line
Distance (miles)
7,978
straight line
Flight Time
16 hr 30 min
estimated direct
Direction
ESE
104° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 16 hr 30 min | 12,840 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | New York, United States |
| To | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Straight-line Distance | 12,840 km (7,978 miles) |
| Bearing | 104° (ESE) |
| Coordinates (New York) | 40.7128°, -74.0060° |
| Coordinates (Johannesburg) | -26.2041°, 28.0473° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from New York to Johannesburg is 12,840 km (7,978 miles). Johannesburg is ESE of New York.
A direct flight from New York to Johannesburg takes approximately 16 hr 30 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Johannesburg is ESE (104 degrees) from New York.
The distance from Johannesburg to New York is the same: 12,840 km (7,978 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.