Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Pietermaritzburg from Marrakech?

The distance between Marrakech (Marrakesh Menara Airport) and Pietermaritzburg (Pietermaritzburg Airport) is 4912 miles / 7904 kilometers / 4268 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Marrakech (RAK) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) is 7873 miles / 12670 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 170 hours 30 minutes.

Marrakesh Menara Airport – Pietermaritzburg Airport

Distance arrow
4912
Miles
Distance arrow
7904
Kilometers
Distance arrow
4268
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Marrakech to Pietermaritzburg

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Marrakech to Pietermaritzburg. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4911.580 miles
  • 7904.421 kilometers
  • 4268.046 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
  • 4926.763 miles
  • 7928.857 kilometers
  • 4281.240 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 Marrakech to Pietermaritzburg?

The estimated flight time from Marrakesh Menara Airport to Pietermaritzburg Airport is 9 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK) and Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)

On average, flying from Marrakech to Pietermaritzburg generates about 572 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 572 kilograms equals 1 262 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Marrakech to Pietermaritzburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK) and Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB).

Airport information

Origin Marrakesh Menara Airport
City: Marrakech
Country: Morocco Flag of Morocco
IATA Code: RAK
ICAO Code: GMMX
Coordinates: 31°36′24″N, 8°2′10″W
Destination Pietermaritzburg Airport
City: Pietermaritzburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: PZB
ICAO Code: FAPM
Coordinates: 29°38′56″S, 30°23′55″E