How far is Richards Bay from Longwood?
The distance between Longwood (Saint Helena Airport) and Richards Bay (Richards Bay Airport) is 2557 miles / 4115 kilometers / 2222 nautical miles.
Saint Helena Airport – Richards Bay Airport
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Distance from Longwood to Richards Bay
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Longwood to Richards Bay. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2557.232 miles
- 4115.466 kilometers
- 2222.174 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- 2554.862 miles
- 4111.652 kilometers
- 2220.115 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 Richards Bay?
The estimated flight time from Saint Helena Airport to Richards Bay Airport is 5 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Longwood and Richards Bay?
Flight carbon footprint between Saint Helena Airport (HLE) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
On average, flying from Longwood to Richards Bay generates about 282 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 282 kilograms equals 621 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Longwood to Richards Bay
See the map of the shortest flight path between Saint Helena Airport (HLE) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB).
Airport information
| Origin | Saint Helena Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Longwood |
| Country: | Saint Helena  |
| IATA Code: | HLE |
| ICAO Code: | FHSH |
| Coordinates: | 15°57′33″S, 5°38′44″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 |