How far is East London from Phalaborwa?
The distance between Phalaborwa (Hendrik Van Eck Airport) and East London (East London Airport) is 658 miles / 1060 kilometers / 572 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Phalaborwa (PHW) to East London (ELS) is 925 miles / 1489 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 38 minutes.
Hendrik Van Eck Airport – East London Airport
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Distance from Phalaborwa to East London
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Phalaborwa to East London. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 658.376 miles
- 1059.553 kilometers
- 572.113 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- 660.232 miles
- 1062.540 kilometers
- 573.726 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 Phalaborwa to East London?
The estimated flight time from Hendrik Van Eck Airport to East London Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Phalaborwa and East London?
There is no time difference between Phalaborwa and East London.
Flight carbon footprint between Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) and East London Airport (ELS)
On average, flying from Phalaborwa to East London generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 264 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Phalaborwa to East London
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) and East London Airport (ELS).
Airport information
| Origin | Hendrik Van Eck Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phalaborwa |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | PHW |
| ICAO Code: | FAPH |
| Coordinates: | 23°56′13″S, 31°9′19″E |
| Destination | East London Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | East London |
| Country: | South Africa |
| IATA Code: | ELS |
| ICAO Code: | FAEL |
| Coordinates: | 33°2′8″S, 27°49′33″E |