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How far is Pietermaritzburg from Edinburgh?

The distance between Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) and Pietermaritzburg (Pietermaritzburg Airport) is 6221 miles / 10011 kilometers / 5406 nautical miles.

Edinburgh Airport – Pietermaritzburg Airport

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Distance from Edinburgh to Pietermaritzburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6220.724 miles
  • 10011.285 kilometers
  • 5405.661 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
  • 6239.674 miles
  • 10041.781 kilometers
  • 5422.128 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 Pietermaritzburg?

The estimated flight time from Edinburgh Airport to Pietermaritzburg Airport is 12 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)

On average, flying from Edinburgh to Pietermaritzburg generates about 747 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 747 kilograms equals 1 646 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Edinburgh to Pietermaritzburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB).

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 Pietermaritzburg Airport
City: Pietermaritzburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: PZB
ICAO Code: FAPM
Coordinates: 29°38′56″S, 30°23′55″E