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How far is Richards Bay from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Richards Bay (Richards Bay Airport) is 9277 miles / 14930 kilometers / 8062 nautical miles.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Richards Bay Airport

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14930
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8062
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Distance from Minneapolis to Richards Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 9277.324 miles
  • 14930.405 kilometers
  • 8061.774 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
  • 9279.381 miles
  • 14933.717 kilometers
  • 8063.562 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 Minneapolis to Richards Bay?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Richards Bay Airport is 18 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Richards Bay generates about 1 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 190 kilograms equals 2 622 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Minneapolis to Richards Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB).

Airport information

Origin Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″W
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