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How far is Phalaborwa from Edinburgh?

The distance between Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) and Phalaborwa (Hendrik Van Eck Airport) is 5862 miles / 9435 kilometers / 5094 nautical miles.

Edinburgh Airport – Hendrik Van Eck Airport

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Distance from Edinburgh to Phalaborwa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5862.414 miles
  • 9434.640 kilometers
  • 5094.298 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
  • 5879.756 miles
  • 9462.550 kilometers
  • 5109.368 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 Edinburgh to Phalaborwa?

The estimated flight time from Edinburgh Airport to Hendrik Van Eck Airport is 11 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW)

On average, flying from Edinburgh to Phalaborwa generates about 698 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 698 kilograms equals 1 539 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Edinburgh to Phalaborwa

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

Airport information

Origin Edinburgh Airport
City: Edinburgh
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: EDI
ICAO Code: EGPH
Coordinates: 55°57′0″N, 3°22′20″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