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How far is Richards Bay from Newcastle?

The distance between Newcastle (Newcastle Airport) and Richards Bay (Richards Bay Airport) is 6107 miles / 9827 kilometers / 5306 nautical miles.

Newcastle Airport – Richards Bay Airport

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Distance from Newcastle to Richards Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6106.500 miles
  • 9827.459 kilometers
  • 5306.404 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
  • 6125.246 miles
  • 9857.628 kilometers
  • 5322.693 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 Newcastle to Richards Bay?

The estimated flight time from Newcastle Airport to Richards Bay Airport is 12 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Newcastle Airport (NCL) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB)

On average, flying from Newcastle to Richards Bay generates about 731 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 731 kilograms equals 1 612 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Newcastle to Richards Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Newcastle Airport (NCL) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB).

Airport information

Origin Newcastle Airport
City: Newcastle
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: NCL
ICAO Code: EGNT
Coordinates: 55°2′14″N, 1°41′30″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