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How far is Richards Bay from Moscow?

The distance between Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport) and Richards Bay (Richards Bay Airport) is 5814 miles / 9357 kilometers / 5052 nautical miles.

Vnukovo International Airport – Richards Bay Airport

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Distance from Moscow to Richards Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5813.944 miles
  • 9356.635 kilometers
  • 5052.179 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
  • 5834.837 miles
  • 9390.260 kilometers
  • 5070.335 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 Moscow to Richards Bay?

The estimated flight time from Vnukovo International Airport to Richards Bay Airport is 11 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB)

On average, flying from Moscow to Richards Bay generates about 692 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 692 kilograms equals 1 525 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Moscow to Richards Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB).

Airport information

Origin Vnukovo International Airport
City: Moscow
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: VKO
ICAO Code: UUWW
Coordinates: 55°35′29″N, 37°15′41″E
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