How far is Pietermaritzburg from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Pietermaritzburg (Pietermaritzburg Airport) is 8339 miles / 13420 kilometers / 7246 nautical miles.
Richmond International Airport – Pietermaritzburg Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Pietermaritzburg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Pietermaritzburg. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8338.562 miles
- 13419.614 kilometers
- 7246.012 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- 8341.692 miles
- 13424.651 kilometers
- 7248.732 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 Richmond to Pietermaritzburg?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Pietermaritzburg Airport is 16 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Pietermaritzburg?
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
On average, flying from Richmond to Pietermaritzburg generates about 1 048 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 048 kilograms equals 2 311 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Richmond to Pietermaritzburg
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |
| Destination | Pietermaritzburg Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pietermaritzburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | PZB |
| ICAO Code: | FAPM |
| Coordinates: | 29°38′56″S, 30°23′55″E |