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How far is Richards Bay from Addis Ababa?

The distance between Addis Ababa (Addis Ababa Bole International Airport) and Richards Bay (Richards Bay Airport) is 2632 miles / 4235 kilometers / 2287 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Richards Bay (RCB) is 3649 miles / 5872 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 75 hours 21 minutes.

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport – Richards Bay Airport

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Distance from Addis Ababa to Richards Bay

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Addis Ababa to Richards Bay. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2631.616 miles
  • 4235.176 kilometers
  • 2286.812 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
  • 2644.245 miles
  • 4255.500 kilometers
  • 2297.786 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 Addis Ababa to Richards Bay?

The estimated flight time from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Richards Bay Airport is 5 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB)

On average, flying from Addis Ababa to Richards Bay generates about 291 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 291 kilograms equals 641 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Addis Ababa to Richards Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB).

Airport information

Origin Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
City: Addis Ababa
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: ADD
ICAO Code: HAAB
Coordinates: 8°58′40″N, 38°47′57″E
Destination Richards Bay Airport
City: Richards Bay
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: RCB
ICAO Code: FARB
Coordinates: 28°44′27″S, 32°5′31″E