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How far is Richards Bay from Marrakech?

The distance between Marrakech (Marrakesh Menara Airport) and Richards Bay (Richards Bay Airport) is 4919 miles / 7916 kilometers / 4274 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Marrakech (RAK) to Richards Bay (RCB) is 7939 miles / 12776 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 171 hours 53 minutes.

Marrakesh Menara Airport – Richards Bay Airport

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Distance from Marrakech to Richards Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4918.723 miles
  • 7915.917 kilometers
  • 4274.253 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
  • 4933.305 miles
  • 7939.384 kilometers
  • 4286.924 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 Richards Bay?

The estimated flight time from Marrakesh Menara Airport to Richards Bay Airport is 9 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB)

On average, flying from Marrakech to Richards Bay generates about 573 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 573 kilograms equals 1 264 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Marrakech to Richards Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB).

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 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