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How far is Pietermaritzburg from Longwood?

The distance between Longwood (Saint Helena Airport) and Pietermaritzburg (Pietermaritzburg Airport) is 2472 miles / 3978 kilometers / 2148 nautical miles.

Saint Helena Airport – Pietermaritzburg Airport

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Distance from Longwood to Pietermaritzburg

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Longwood to Pietermaritzburg. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2471.692 miles
  • 3977.802 kilometers
  • 2147.841 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
  • 2469.722 miles
  • 3974.632 kilometers
  • 2146.129 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 Longwood to Pietermaritzburg?

The estimated flight time from Saint Helena Airport to Pietermaritzburg Airport is 5 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Saint Helena Airport (HLE) and Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)

On average, flying from Longwood to Pietermaritzburg generates about 272 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 272 kilograms equals 599 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Longwood to Pietermaritzburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Saint Helena Airport (HLE) and Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB).

Airport information

Origin Saint Helena Airport
City: Longwood
Country: Saint Helena Flag of Saint Helena
IATA Code: HLE
ICAO Code: FHSH
Coordinates: 15°57′33″S, 5°38′44″W
Destination Pietermaritzburg Airport
City: Pietermaritzburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: PZB
ICAO Code: FAPM
Coordinates: 29°38′56″S, 30°23′55″E