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How far is Richards Bay from Akureyri?

The distance between Akureyri (Akureyri Airport) and Richards Bay (Richards Bay Airport) is 7026 miles / 11307 kilometers / 6105 nautical miles.

Akureyri Airport – Richards Bay Airport

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Distance from Akureyri to Richards Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7025.949 miles
  • 11307.169 kilometers
  • 6105.383 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
  • 7042.306 miles
  • 11333.493 kilometers
  • 6119.597 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 Akureyri to Richards Bay?

The estimated flight time from Akureyri Airport to Richards Bay Airport is 13 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akureyri Airport (AEY) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB)

On average, flying from Akureyri to Richards Bay generates about 859 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 859 kilograms equals 1 893 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akureyri to Richards Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akureyri Airport (AEY) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB).

Airport information

Origin Akureyri Airport
City: Akureyri
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: AEY
ICAO Code: BIAR
Coordinates: 65°39′36″N, 18°4′21″W
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