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How far is Richards Bay from Belfast?

The distance between Belfast (George Best Belfast City Airport) and Richards Bay (Richards Bay Airport) is 6168 miles / 9926 kilometers / 5360 nautical miles.

George Best Belfast City 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)
  • 6167.681 miles
  • 9925.921 kilometers
  • 5359.569 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
  • 6185.888 miles
  • 9955.221 kilometers
  • 5375.389 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 George Best Belfast City Airport to Richards Bay Airport is 12 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB)

On average, flying from Belfast to Richards Bay generates about 739 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 739 kilograms equals 1 630 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 George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB).

Airport information

Origin George Best Belfast City Airport
City: Belfast
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BHD
ICAO Code: EGAC
Coordinates: 54°37′5″N, 5°52′20″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