How far is Richards Bay from Mwanza?
The distance between Mwanza (Mwanza Airport) and Richards Bay (Richards Bay Airport) is 1809 miles / 2912 kilometers / 1572 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Mwanza (MWZ) to Richards Bay (RCB) is 2710 miles / 4361 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 34 minutes.
Mwanza Airport – Richards Bay Airport
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Distance from Mwanza to Richards Bay
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Mwanza to Richards Bay. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1809.203 miles
- 2911.630 kilometers
- 1572.154 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- 1817.758 miles
- 2925.398 kilometers
- 1579.589 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 Mwanza to Richards Bay?
The estimated flight time from Mwanza Airport to Richards Bay Airport is 3 hours and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Mwanza and Richards Bay?
The time difference between Mwanza and Richards Bay is 1 hour. Richards Bay is 1 hour behind Mwanza.
Flight carbon footprint between Mwanza Airport (MWZ) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
On average, flying from Mwanza to Richards Bay generates about 201 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 201 kilograms equals 443 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Mwanza to Richards Bay
See the map of the shortest flight path between Mwanza Airport (MWZ) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB).
Airport information
| Origin | Mwanza Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mwanza |
| Country: | Tanzania  |
| IATA Code: | MWZ |
| ICAO Code: | HTMW |
| Coordinates: | 2°26′40″S, 32°55′57″E |
| Destination | Richards Bay Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richards Bay |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | RCB |
| ICAO Code: | FARB |
| Coordinates: | 28°44′27″S, 32°5′31″E |