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How far is Phalaborwa from Bristol?

The distance between Bristol (Bristol Airport) and Phalaborwa (Hendrik Van Eck Airport) is 5579 miles / 8978 kilometers / 4848 nautical miles.

Bristol Airport – Hendrik Van Eck Airport

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Distance from Bristol to Phalaborwa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5578.535 miles
  • 8977.781 kilometers
  • 4847.614 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
  • 5595.918 miles
  • 9005.756 kilometers
  • 4862.719 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 Bristol to Phalaborwa?

The estimated flight time from Bristol Airport to Hendrik Van Eck Airport is 11 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bristol Airport (BRS) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW)

On average, flying from Bristol to Phalaborwa generates about 660 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 660 kilograms equals 1 455 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bristol to Phalaborwa

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

Airport information

Origin Bristol Airport
City: Bristol
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BRS
ICAO Code: EGGD
Coordinates: 51°22′57″N, 2°43′8″W
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