Johannesburg to New York City Distance
12,839 km · 7,978 miles · 16 h 33 min flight
The distance from Johannesburg to New York City is 12,839 km (7,978 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 16 h 33 min. New York City is 6 hours behind Johannesburg.
Johannesburg
South Africa
New York City
New York
- Kilometres
- 12,839
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 7,978
- 6,933 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 16 h 33 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- −6 hours
- New York City vs Johannesburg
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Johannesburg | Northwest (305°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from New York City | East-southeast (104°) |
| Halfway point | 11.38° N, 17.04° W |
| Johannesburg coordinates | 26.20° S, 28.04° E |
| New York City coordinates | 40.71° N, 74.01° W |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is New York City from Johannesburg?
12,839 kilometres or 7,978 miles (6,933 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg to New York City?
About 16 h 33 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and New York City?
New York City is 6 hours behind Johannesburg right now.
In which direction is New York City from Johannesburg?
New York City lies to the northwest of Johannesburg (initial bearing 305°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.