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How far is Phalaborwa from São Tomé?

The distance between São Tomé (São Tomé International Airport) and Phalaborwa (Hendrik Van Eck Airport) is 2342 miles / 3769 kilometers / 2035 nautical miles.

São Tomé International Airport – Hendrik Van Eck Airport

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Distance from São Tomé to Phalaborwa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2342.235 miles
  • 3769.461 kilometers
  • 2035.346 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
  • 2346.786 miles
  • 3776.786 kilometers
  • 2039.301 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 Phalaborwa?

The estimated flight time from São Tomé International Airport to Hendrik Van Eck Airport is 4 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Tomé International Airport (TMS) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW)

On average, flying from São Tomé to Phalaborwa generates about 257 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 257 kilograms equals 566 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from São Tomé to Phalaborwa

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Tomé International Airport (TMS) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW).

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 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