How far is Umtata from Longwood?
The distance between Longwood (Saint Helena Airport) and Umtata (Mthatha Airport) is 2410 miles / 3878 kilometers / 2094 nautical miles.
Saint Helena Airport – Mthatha Airport
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Distance from Longwood to Umtata
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Longwood to Umtata. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2409.832 miles
- 3878.249 kilometers
- 2094.087 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- 2408.497 miles
- 3876.100 kilometers
- 2092.927 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 Umtata?
The estimated flight time from Saint Helena Airport to Mthatha Airport is 5 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Longwood and Umtata?
The time difference between Longwood and Umtata is 2 hours. Umtata is 2 hours ahead of Longwood.
Flight carbon footprint between Saint Helena Airport (HLE) and Mthatha Airport (UTT)
On average, flying from Longwood to Umtata generates about 265 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 265 kilograms equals 583 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Longwood to Umtata
See the map of the shortest flight path between Saint Helena Airport (HLE) and Mthatha Airport (UTT).
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 | Mthatha Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Umtata |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | UTT |
| ICAO Code: | FAUT |
| Coordinates: | 31°32′52″S, 28°40′27″E |