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How far is Richards Bay from Belfast?

The distance between Belfast (Belfast International Airport) and Richards Bay (Richards Bay Airport) is 6177 miles / 9942 kilometers / 5368 nautical miles.

Belfast International Airport – Richards Bay Airport

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Distance from Belfast to Richards Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6177.450 miles
  • 9941.642 kilometers
  • 5368.057 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
  • 6195.610 miles
  • 9970.868 kilometers
  • 5383.838 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 Richards Bay?

The estimated flight time from Belfast International Airport to Richards Bay Airport is 12 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Belfast International Airport (BFS) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB)

On average, flying from Belfast to Richards Bay generates about 741 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 741 kilograms equals 1 633 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Belfast to Richards Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Belfast International Airport (BFS) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB).

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 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