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How far is Phalaborwa from Rabat?

The distance between Rabat (Rabat–Salé Airport) and Phalaborwa (Hendrik Van Eck Airport) is 4703 miles / 7568 kilometers / 4086 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rabat (RBA) to Phalaborwa (PHW) is 7939 miles / 12777 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 170 hours 28 minutes.

Rabat–Salé Airport – Hendrik Van Eck Airport

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Distance from Rabat to Phalaborwa

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rabat to Phalaborwa. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4702.516 miles
  • 7567.966 kilometers
  • 4086.375 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
  • 4716.683 miles
  • 7590.765 kilometers
  • 4098.685 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 Rabat to Phalaborwa?

The estimated flight time from Rabat–Salé Airport to Hendrik Van Eck Airport is 9 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rabat–Salé Airport (RBA) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW)

On average, flying from Rabat to Phalaborwa generates about 545 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 545 kilograms equals 1 202 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rabat to Phalaborwa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rabat–Salé Airport (RBA) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW).

Airport information

Origin Rabat–Salé Airport
City: Rabat
Country: Morocco Flag of Morocco
IATA Code: RBA
ICAO Code: GMME
Coordinates: 34°3′5″N, 6°45′5″W
Destination Hendrik Van Eck Airport
City: Phalaborwa
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: PHW
ICAO Code: FAPH
Coordinates: 23°56′13″S, 31°9′19″E