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How far is Richards Bay from Mumbai?

The distance between Mumbai (Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport) and Richards Bay (Richards Bay Airport) is 4270 miles / 6872 kilometers / 3711 nautical miles.

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport – Richards Bay Airport

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4270
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6872
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3711
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
8 h 35 min
Time Difference
3 h 30 min
CO2 emission
490 kg

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Distance from Mumbai to Richards Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4270.113 miles
  • 6872.081 kilometers
  • 3710.627 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
  • 4280.464 miles
  • 6888.739 kilometers
  • 3719.621 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 Mumbai to Richards Bay?

The estimated flight time from Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Richards Bay Airport is 8 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB)

On average, flying from Mumbai to Richards Bay generates about 490 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 490 kilograms equals 1 081 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Mumbai to Richards Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB).

Airport information

Origin Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
City: Mumbai
Country: India Flag of India
IATA Code: BOM
ICAO Code: VABB
Coordinates: 19°5′19″N, 72°52′4″E
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