How far is Richards Bay from Charleston, SC?

The distance between Charleston (Charleston International Airport) and Richards Bay (Richards Bay Airport) is 8469 miles / 13629 kilometers / 7359 nautical miles.

Distance from Charleston to Richards Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 8468.716 miles
• 13629.077 kilometers
• 7359.113 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

• 8469.757 miles
• 13630.753 kilometers
• 7360.018 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 Charleston to Richards Bay?

The estimated flight time from Charleston International Airport to Richards Bay Airport is 16 hours and 32 minutes.

What is the time difference between Charleston and Richards Bay?

The time difference between Charleston and Richards Bay is 7 hours. Richards Bay is 7 hours ahead of Charleston.

Flight carbon footprint between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB)

On average, flying from Charleston to Richards Bay generates about 1 068 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 068 kilograms equals 2 353 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Charleston to Richards Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB).

Airport information

Origin	Charleston International Airport
City:	Charleston, SC
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	CHS
ICAO Code:	KCHS
Coordinates:	32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W

Destination	Richards Bay Airport
City:	Richards Bay
Country:	South Africa
IATA Code:	RCB
ICAO Code:	FARB
Coordinates:	28°44′27″S, 32°5′31″E