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How far is Richards Bay from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Keflavík International Airport) and Richards Bay (Richards Bay Airport) is 7040 miles / 11329 kilometers / 6117 nautical miles.

Keflavík International Airport – Richards Bay Airport

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11329
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6117
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Distance from Reykjavik to Richards Bay

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Reykjavik to Richards Bay. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7039.657 miles
  • 11329.230 kilometers
  • 6117.295 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
  • 7055.541 miles
  • 11354.792 kilometers
  • 6131.097 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 Reykjavik to Richards Bay?

The estimated flight time from Keflavík International Airport to Richards Bay Airport is 13 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Richards Bay generates about 860 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 860 kilograms equals 1 897 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Reykjavik to Richards Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB).

Airport information

Origin Keflavík International Airport
City: Reykjavik
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: KEF
ICAO Code: BIKF
Coordinates: 63°59′6″N, 22°36′20″W
Destination Richards Bay Airport
City: Richards Bay
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: RCB
ICAO Code: FARB
Coordinates: 28°44′27″S, 32°5′31″E