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How far is Phalaborwa from Takoradi?

The distance between Takoradi (Takoradi Airport) and Phalaborwa (Hendrik Van Eck Airport) is 2976 miles / 4789 kilometers / 2586 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Takoradi (TKD) to Phalaborwa (PHW) is 4772 miles / 7679 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 106 hours 5 minutes.

Takoradi Airport – Hendrik Van Eck Airport

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Distance from Takoradi to Phalaborwa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2975.819 miles
  • 4789.117 kilometers
  • 2585.916 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
  • 2980.515 miles
  • 4796.674 kilometers
  • 2589.997 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 Takoradi to Phalaborwa?

The estimated flight time from Takoradi Airport to Hendrik Van Eck Airport is 6 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Takoradi Airport (TKD) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW)

On average, flying from Takoradi to Phalaborwa generates about 331 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 331 kilograms equals 730 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Takoradi to Phalaborwa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Takoradi Airport (TKD) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW).

Airport information

Origin Takoradi Airport
City: Takoradi
Country: Ghana Flag of Ghana
IATA Code: TKD
ICAO Code: DGTK
Coordinates: 4°53′45″N, 1°46′29″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