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How far is Richards Bay from Natal?

The distance between Natal (Greater Natal International Airport) and Richards Bay (Richards Bay Airport) is 4668 miles / 7512 kilometers / 4056 nautical miles.

Greater Natal International Airport – Richards Bay Airport

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Distance from Natal to Richards Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4667.558 miles
  • 7511.707 kilometers
  • 4055.997 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
  • 4664.111 miles
  • 7506.158 kilometers
  • 4053.001 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 Natal to Richards Bay?

The estimated flight time from Greater Natal International Airport to Richards Bay Airport is 9 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Greater Natal International Airport (NAT) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB)

On average, flying from Natal to Richards Bay generates about 541 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 541 kilograms equals 1 192 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Natal to Richards Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Greater Natal International Airport (NAT) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB).

Airport information

Origin Greater Natal International Airport
City: Natal
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: NAT
ICAO Code: SBSG
Coordinates: 5°46′5″S, 35°22′33″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