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How far is Pietermaritzburg from Belfast?

The distance between Belfast (Belfast International Airport) and Pietermaritzburg (Pietermaritzburg Airport) is 6200 miles / 9978 kilometers / 5387 nautical miles.

Belfast International Airport – Pietermaritzburg Airport

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Distance from Belfast to Pietermaritzburg

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Belfast to Pietermaritzburg. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6199.790 miles
  • 9977.594 kilometers
  • 5387.470 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
  • 6218.400 miles
  • 10007.544 kilometers
  • 5403.642 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 Belfast to Pietermaritzburg?

The estimated flight time from Belfast International Airport to Pietermaritzburg Airport is 12 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Belfast International Airport (BFS) and Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)

On average, flying from Belfast to Pietermaritzburg generates about 744 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 744 kilograms equals 1 640 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Belfast to Pietermaritzburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Belfast International Airport (BFS) and Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB).

Airport information

Origin Belfast International Airport
City: Belfast
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BFS
ICAO Code: EGAA
Coordinates: 54°39′27″N, 6°12′56″W
Destination Pietermaritzburg Airport
City: Pietermaritzburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: PZB
ICAO Code: FAPM
Coordinates: 29°38′56″S, 30°23′55″E