How far is Phalaborwa from Goma?
The distance between Goma (Goma International Airport) and Phalaborwa (Hendrik Van Eck Airport) is 1536 miles / 2472 kilometers / 1335 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Goma (GOM) to Phalaborwa (PHW) is 2254 miles / 3627 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 25 minutes.
Goma International Airport – Hendrik Van Eck Airport
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Distance from Goma to Phalaborwa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Goma to Phalaborwa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1536.173 miles
- 2472.232 kilometers
- 1334.898 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- 1543.794 miles
- 2484.495 kilometers
- 1341.520 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 Goma to Phalaborwa?
The estimated flight time from Goma International Airport to Hendrik Van Eck Airport is 3 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Goma and Phalaborwa?
Flight carbon footprint between Goma International Airport (GOM) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW)
On average, flying from Goma to Phalaborwa generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 401 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Goma to Phalaborwa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Goma International Airport (GOM) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW).
Airport information
| Origin | Goma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Goma |
| Country: | Congo (Kinshasa)  |
| IATA Code: | GOM |
| ICAO Code: | FZNA |
| Coordinates: | 1°40′14″S, 29°14′18″E |
| Destination | Hendrik Van Eck Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phalaborwa |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | PHW |
| ICAO Code: | FAPH |
| Coordinates: | 23°56′13″S, 31°9′19″E |