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How far is Richards Bay from Osaka?

The distance between Osaka (Kansai International Airport) and Richards Bay (Richards Bay Airport) is 8003 miles / 12880 kilometers / 6955 nautical miles.

Kansai International Airport – Richards Bay Airport

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Distance from Osaka to Richards Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8003.286 miles
  • 12880.041 kilometers
  • 6954.666 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
  • 8006.212 miles
  • 12884.749 kilometers
  • 6957.208 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 Osaka to Richards Bay?

The estimated flight time from Kansai International Airport to Richards Bay Airport is 15 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB)

On average, flying from Osaka to Richards Bay generates about 999 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 999 kilograms equals 2 202 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Osaka to Richards Bay

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

Airport information

Origin Kansai International Airport
City: Osaka
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: KIX
ICAO Code: RJBB
Coordinates: 34°25′38″N, 135°14′38″E
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