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How far is Phalaborwa from Gamba?

The distance between Gamba (Gamba Airport) and Phalaborwa (Hendrik Van Eck Airport) is 2026 miles / 3261 kilometers / 1761 nautical miles.

Gamba Airport – Hendrik Van Eck Airport

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2026
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3261
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1761
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Distance from Gamba to Phalaborwa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2026.168 miles
  • 3260.801 kilometers
  • 1760.692 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
  • 2030.066 miles
  • 3267.075 kilometers
  • 1764.079 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 Gamba to Phalaborwa?

The estimated flight time from Gamba Airport to Hendrik Van Eck Airport is 4 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gamba Airport (GAX) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW)

On average, flying from Gamba to Phalaborwa generates about 221 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 221 kilograms equals 486 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Gamba to Phalaborwa

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

Airport information

Origin Gamba Airport
City: Gamba
Country: Gabon Flag of Gabon
IATA Code: GAX
ICAO Code: FOGX
Coordinates: 2°47′7″S, 10°2′49″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