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How far is Phalaborwa from Plaisance?

The distance between Plaisance (Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport) and Phalaborwa (Hendrik Van Eck Airport) is 1714 miles / 2759 kilometers / 1490 nautical miles.

Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport – Hendrik Van Eck Airport

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Distance from Plaisance to Phalaborwa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1714.420 miles
  • 2759.092 kilometers
  • 1489.791 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
  • 1711.883 miles
  • 2755.009 kilometers
  • 1487.586 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 Plaisance to Phalaborwa?

The estimated flight time from Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport to Hendrik Van Eck Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW)

On average, flying from Plaisance to Phalaborwa generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 427 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Plaisance to Phalaborwa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW).

Airport information

Origin Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
City: Plaisance
Country: Mauritius Flag of Mauritius
IATA Code: MRU
ICAO Code: FIMP
Coordinates: 20°25′48″S, 57°41′0″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