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How far is Phalaborwa from Boma?

The distance between Boma (Boma Airport) and Phalaborwa (Hendrik Van Eck Airport) is 1730 miles / 2784 kilometers / 1503 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Boma (BOA) to Phalaborwa (PHW) is 2605 miles / 4193 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 12 minutes.

Boma Airport – Hendrik Van Eck Airport

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1730
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2784
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1503
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Distance from Boma to Phalaborwa

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Boma to Phalaborwa. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1730.196 miles
  • 2784.480 kilometers
  • 1503.499 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
  • 1733.423 miles
  • 2789.673 kilometers
  • 1506.303 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 Boma to Phalaborwa?

The estimated flight time from Boma Airport to Hendrik Van Eck Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Boma Airport (BOA) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW)

On average, flying from Boma to Phalaborwa generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 430 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Boma to Phalaborwa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Boma Airport (BOA) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW).

Airport information

Origin Boma Airport
City: Boma
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: BOA
ICAO Code: FZAJ
Coordinates: 5°51′14″S, 13°3′50″E
Destination Hendrik Van Eck Airport
City: Phalaborwa
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: PHW
ICAO Code: FAPH
Coordinates: 23°56′13″S, 31°9′19″E