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How far is East London from Bloemfontain?

The distance between Bloemfontain (Bram Fischer International Airport) and East London (East London Airport) is 286 miles / 461 kilometers / 249 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bloemfontain (BFN) to East London (ELS) is 357 miles / 575 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 5 minutes.

Bram Fischer International Airport – East London Airport

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Distance from Bloemfontain to East London

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bloemfontain to East London. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 286.254 miles
  • 460.680 kilometers
  • 248.748 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
  • 286.951 miles
  • 461.802 kilometers
  • 249.353 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 Bloemfontain to East London?

The estimated flight time from Bram Fischer International Airport to East London Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.

What is the time difference between Bloemfontain and East London?

There is no time difference between Bloemfontain and East London.

Flight carbon footprint between Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) and East London Airport (ELS)

On average, flying from Bloemfontain to East London generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 148 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bloemfontain to East London

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) and East London Airport (ELS).

Airport information

Origin Bram Fischer International Airport
City: Bloemfontain
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: BFN
ICAO Code: FABL
Coordinates: 29°5′33″S, 26°18′8″E
Destination East London Airport
City: East London
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: ELS
ICAO Code: FAEL
Coordinates: 33°2′8″S, 27°49′33″E