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How far is Phalaborwa from Frankfurt?

The distance between Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) and Phalaborwa (Hendrik Van Eck Airport) is 5276 miles / 8492 kilometers / 4585 nautical miles.

Frankfurt Airport – Hendrik Van Eck Airport

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Distance from Frankfurt to Phalaborwa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5276.383 miles
  • 8491.515 kilometers
  • 4585.051 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
  • 5295.151 miles
  • 8521.719 kilometers
  • 4601.360 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 Frankfurt to Phalaborwa?

The estimated flight time from Frankfurt Airport to Hendrik Van Eck Airport is 10 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW)

On average, flying from Frankfurt to Phalaborwa generates about 620 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 620 kilograms equals 1 367 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Frankfurt to Phalaborwa

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

Airport information

Origin Frankfurt Airport
City: Frankfurt
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: FRA
ICAO Code: EDDF
Coordinates: 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″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