How far is Richards Bay from Kuala Lumpur?
The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Richards Bay (Richards Bay Airport) is 5088 miles / 8188 kilometers / 4421 nautical miles.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Richards Bay Airport
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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Richards Bay
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kuala Lumpur to Richards Bay. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5087.833 miles
- 8188.074 kilometers
- 4421.206 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- 5086.733 miles
- 8186.304 kilometers
- 4420.250 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 Kuala Lumpur to Richards Bay?
The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Richards Bay Airport is 10 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Richards Bay?
Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Richards Bay generates about 595 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 595 kilograms equals 1 312 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kuala Lumpur to Richards Bay
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB).
Airport information
| Origin | Kuala Lumpur International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kuala Lumpur |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | KUL |
| ICAO Code: | WMKK |
| Coordinates: | 2°44′44″N, 101°42′35″E |
| 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 |