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How far is Richards Bay from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Richards Bay (Richards Bay Airport) is 10552 miles / 16982 kilometers / 9170 nautical miles.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Richards Bay Airport

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10552
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16982
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9170
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
20 h 28 min
CO2 emission
1 389 kg

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Distance from Seattle to Richards Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 10552.313 miles
  • 16982.302 kilometers
  • 9169.709 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
  • 10553.556 miles
  • 16984.303 kilometers
  • 9170.790 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 Seattle to Richards Bay?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Richards Bay Airport is 20 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB)

On average, flying from Seattle to Richards Bay generates about 1 389 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 389 kilograms equals 3 062 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seattle to Richards Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB).

Airport information

Origin Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″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