How far is Richards Bay from Lagos?
The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Richards Bay (Richards Bay Airport) is 3094 miles / 4979 kilometers / 2689 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lagos (LOS) to Richards Bay (RCB) is 4542 miles / 7310 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 102 hours 8 minutes.
Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Richards Bay Airport
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Distance from Lagos to Richards Bay
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lagos to Richards Bay. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3093.950 miles
- 4979.230 kilometers
- 2688.569 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- 3101.821 miles
- 4991.897 kilometers
- 2695.409 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 Lagos to Richards Bay?
The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Richards Bay Airport is 6 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lagos and Richards Bay?
The time difference between Lagos and Richards Bay is 1 hour. Richards Bay is 1 hour ahead of Lagos.
Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
On average, flying from Lagos to Richards Bay generates about 345 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 345 kilograms equals 762 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lagos to Richards Bay
See the map of the shortest flight path between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB).
Airport information
| Origin | Murtala Muhammed International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lagos |
| Country: | Nigeria  |
| IATA Code: | LOS |
| ICAO Code: | DNMM |
| Coordinates: | 6°34′38″N, 3°19′16″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 |