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How far is Richards Bay from Barcelona?

The distance between Barcelona (Barcelona–El Prat Airport) and Richards Bay (Richards Bay Airport) is 5187 miles / 8348 kilometers / 4508 nautical miles.

Barcelona–El Prat Airport – Richards Bay Airport

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Distance from Barcelona to Richards Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5187.155 miles
  • 8347.916 kilometers
  • 4507.514 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
  • 5205.581 miles
  • 8377.570 kilometers
  • 4523.526 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 Barcelona to Richards Bay?

The estimated flight time from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Richards Bay Airport is 10 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB)

On average, flying from Barcelona to Richards Bay generates about 608 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 608 kilograms equals 1 341 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Barcelona to Richards Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB).

Airport information

Origin Barcelona–El Prat Airport
City: Barcelona
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: BCN
ICAO Code: LEBL
Coordinates: 41°17′49″N, 2°4′42″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