How far is Richards Bay from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Richards Bay (Richards Bay Airport) is 10670 miles / 17171 kilometers / 9272 nautical miles.
Los Angeles International Airport – Richards Bay Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Richards Bay
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Richards Bay. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 10669.859 miles
- 17171.474 kilometers
- 9271.854 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- 10665.713 miles
- 17164.802 kilometers
- 9268.251 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 Los Angeles to Richards Bay?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Richards Bay Airport is 20 hours and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Richards Bay?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Richards Bay generates about 1 408 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 408 kilograms equals 3 104 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Richards Bay
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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 |