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How far is East London from São Tomé?

The distance between São Tomé (São Tomé International Airport) and East London (East London Airport) is 2678 miles / 4311 kilometers / 2328 nautical miles.

São Tomé International Airport – East London Airport

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Distance from São Tomé to East London

There are several ways to calculate the distance from São Tomé to East London. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2678.494 miles
  • 4310.618 kilometers
  • 2327.547 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
  • 2686.511 miles
  • 4323.521 kilometers
  • 2334.514 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 São Tomé to East London?

The estimated flight time from São Tomé International Airport to East London Airport is 5 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Tomé International Airport (TMS) and East London Airport (ELS)

On average, flying from São Tomé to East London generates about 296 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 296 kilograms equals 653 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from São Tomé to East London

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Tomé International Airport (TMS) and East London Airport (ELS).

Airport information

Origin São Tomé International Airport
City: São Tomé
Country: São Tomé and Principe Flag of São Tomé and Principe
IATA Code: TMS
ICAO Code: FPST
Coordinates: 0°22′41″N, 6°42′43″E
Destination East London Airport
City: East London
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: ELS
ICAO Code: FAEL
Coordinates: 33°2′8″S, 27°49′33″E