How far is Richards Bay from Edinburgh?
The distance between Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) and Richards Bay (Richards Bay Airport) is 6194 miles / 9969 kilometers / 5383 nautical miles.
Edinburgh Airport – Richards Bay Airport
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Distance from Edinburgh to Richards Bay
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Edinburgh to Richards Bay. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6194.162 miles
- 9968.537 kilometers
- 5382.579 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- 6212.684 miles
- 9998.346 kilometers
- 5398.675 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 Richards Bay?
The estimated flight time from Edinburgh Airport to Richards Bay Airport is 12 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Richards Bay?
Flight carbon footprint between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
On average, flying from Edinburgh to Richards Bay generates about 743 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 743 kilograms equals 1 638 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Edinburgh to Richards Bay
See the map of the shortest flight path between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB).
Airport information
| Origin | Edinburgh Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Edinburgh |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | EDI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPH |
| Coordinates: | 55°57′0″N, 3°22′20″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 |