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How far is Phalaborwa from Makurdi?

The distance between Makurdi (Makurdi Airport) and Phalaborwa (Hendrik Van Eck Airport) is 2655 miles / 4273 kilometers / 2307 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Makurdi (MDI) to Phalaborwa (PHW) is 4069 miles / 6549 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 91 hours 37 minutes.

Makurdi Airport – Hendrik Van Eck Airport

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Distance from Makurdi to Phalaborwa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2654.856 miles
  • 4272.576 kilometers
  • 2307.007 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
  • 2662.980 miles
  • 4285.651 kilometers
  • 2314.066 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 Makurdi to Phalaborwa?

The estimated flight time from Makurdi Airport to Hendrik Van Eck Airport is 5 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Makurdi Airport (MDI) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW)

On average, flying from Makurdi to Phalaborwa generates about 293 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 293 kilograms equals 647 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Makurdi to Phalaborwa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Makurdi Airport (MDI) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW).

Airport information

Origin Makurdi Airport
City: Makurdi
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: MDI
ICAO Code: DNMK
Coordinates: 7°42′13″N, 8°36′50″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