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How far is Phalaborwa from Learmonth?

The distance between Learmonth (RAAF Base Learmonth) and Phalaborwa (Hendrik Van Eck Airport) is 5195 miles / 8361 kilometers / 4515 nautical miles.

RAAF Base Learmonth – Hendrik Van Eck Airport

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Distance from Learmonth to Phalaborwa

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Learmonth to Phalaborwa. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5195.311 miles
  • 8361.043 kilometers
  • 4514.602 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
  • 5186.945 miles
  • 8347.578 kilometers
  • 4507.332 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 Learmonth to Phalaborwa?

The estimated flight time from RAAF Base Learmonth to Hendrik Van Eck Airport is 10 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between RAAF Base Learmonth (LEA) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW)

On average, flying from Learmonth to Phalaborwa generates about 609 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 609 kilograms equals 1 343 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Learmonth to Phalaborwa

See the map of the shortest flight path between RAAF Base Learmonth (LEA) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW).

Airport information

Origin RAAF Base Learmonth
City: Learmonth
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: LEA
ICAO Code: YPLM
Coordinates: 22°14′8″S, 114°5′20″E
Destination Hendrik Van Eck Airport
City: Phalaborwa
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: PHW
ICAO Code: FAPH
Coordinates: 23°56′13″S, 31°9′19″E