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How far is Phalaborwa from Mbanza Congo?

The distance between Mbanza Congo (Mbanza Congo Airport) and Phalaborwa (Hendrik Van Eck Airport) is 1655 miles / 2663 kilometers / 1438 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mbanza Congo (SSY) to Phalaborwa (PHW) is 2511 miles / 4041 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 54 minutes.

Mbanza Congo Airport – Hendrik Van Eck Airport

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Distance from Mbanza Congo to Phalaborwa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1654.797 miles
  • 2663.137 kilometers
  • 1437.979 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
  • 1658.098 miles
  • 2668.450 kilometers
  • 1440.848 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 Mbanza Congo to Phalaborwa?

The estimated flight time from Mbanza Congo Airport to Hendrik Van Eck Airport is 3 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mbanza Congo Airport (SSY) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW)

On average, flying from Mbanza Congo to Phalaborwa generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 418 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mbanza Congo to Phalaborwa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mbanza Congo Airport (SSY) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW).

Airport information

Origin Mbanza Congo Airport
City: Mbanza Congo
Country: Angola Flag of Angola
IATA Code: SSY
ICAO Code: FNBC
Coordinates: 6°16′11″S, 14°14′49″E
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