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How far is Phalaborwa from Catumbela?

The distance between Catumbela (Catumbela Airport) and Phalaborwa (Hendrik Van Eck Airport) is 1401 miles / 2255 kilometers / 1217 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Catumbela (CBT) to Phalaborwa (PHW) is 1895 miles / 3049 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 20 minutes.

Catumbela Airport – Hendrik Van Eck Airport

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Distance from Catumbela to Phalaborwa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1400.960 miles
  • 2254.626 kilometers
  • 1217.401 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
  • 1401.616 miles
  • 2255.682 kilometers
  • 1217.971 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 Catumbela to Phalaborwa?

The estimated flight time from Catumbela Airport to Hendrik Van Eck Airport is 3 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Catumbela Airport (CBT) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW)

On average, flying from Catumbela to Phalaborwa generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 382 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Catumbela to Phalaborwa

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

Airport information

Origin Catumbela Airport
City: Catumbela
Country: Angola Flag of Angola
IATA Code: CBT
ICAO Code: FNCT
Coordinates: 12°28′45″S, 13°29′12″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