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How far is Phalaborwa from Makokou?

The distance between Makokou (Makokou Airport) and Phalaborwa (Hendrik Van Eck Airport) is 2084 miles / 3355 kilometers / 1811 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Makokou (MKU) to Phalaborwa (PHW) is 3329 miles / 5357 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 78 hours 34 minutes.

Makokou Airport – Hendrik Van Eck Airport

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Distance from Makokou to Phalaborwa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2084.402 miles
  • 3354.520 kilometers
  • 1811.296 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
  • 2090.372 miles
  • 3364.128 kilometers
  • 1816.484 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 Makokou to Phalaborwa?

The estimated flight time from Makokou Airport to Hendrik Van Eck Airport is 4 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Makokou Airport (MKU) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW)

On average, flying from Makokou to Phalaborwa generates about 227 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 227 kilograms equals 500 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Makokou to Phalaborwa

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

Airport information

Origin Makokou Airport
City: Makokou
Country: Gabon Flag of Gabon
IATA Code: MKU
ICAO Code: FOOK
Coordinates: 0°34′45″N, 12°53′27″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