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How far is Richards Bay from Plaisance?

The distance between Plaisance (Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport) and Richards Bay (Richards Bay Airport) is 1705 miles / 2744 kilometers / 1481 nautical miles.

Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport – Richards Bay Airport

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Distance from Plaisance to Richards Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1704.795 miles
  • 2743.601 kilometers
  • 1481.426 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
  • 1702.968 miles
  • 2740.662 kilometers
  • 1479.839 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 Richards Bay?

The estimated flight time from Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport to Richards Bay Airport is 3 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB)

On average, flying from Plaisance to Richards Bay generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 425 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Plaisance to Richards Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB).

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 Richards Bay Airport
City: Richards Bay
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: RCB
ICAO Code: FARB
Coordinates: 28°44′27″S, 32°5′31″E