How far is Richards Bay from Glasgow?
The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Richards Bay (Richards Bay Airport) is 6211 miles / 9995 kilometers / 5397 nautical miles.
Glasgow Airport – Richards Bay Airport
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Distance from Glasgow to Richards Bay
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Glasgow to Richards Bay. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6210.833 miles
- 9995.367 kilometers
- 5397.066 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- 6229.224 miles
- 10024.964 kilometers
- 5413.047 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 Glasgow to Richards Bay?
The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Richards Bay Airport is 12 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Glasgow and Richards Bay?
Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
On average, flying from Glasgow to Richards Bay generates about 745 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 745 kilograms equals 1 643 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Glasgow to Richards Bay
See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB).
Airport information
| Origin | Glasgow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Glasgow |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | GLA |
| ICAO Code: | EGPF |
| Coordinates: | 55°52′18″N, 4°25′59″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 |