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How far is Phalaborwa from Yola?

The distance between Yola (Yola Airport) and Phalaborwa (Hendrik Van Eck Airport) is 2609 miles / 4199 kilometers / 2267 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yola (YOL) to Phalaborwa (PHW) is 4174 miles / 6718 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 94 hours 45 minutes.

Yola Airport – Hendrik Van Eck Airport

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2609
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4199
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2267
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Distance from Yola to Phalaborwa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2609.173 miles
  • 4199.057 kilometers
  • 2267.309 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
  • 2618.749 miles
  • 4214.467 kilometers
  • 2275.630 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 Yola to Phalaborwa?

The estimated flight time from Yola Airport to Hendrik Van Eck Airport is 5 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yola Airport (YOL) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW)

On average, flying from Yola to Phalaborwa generates about 288 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 288 kilograms equals 635 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Yola to Phalaborwa

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

Airport information

Origin Yola Airport
City: Yola
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: YOL
ICAO Code: DNYO
Coordinates: 9°15′27″N, 12°25′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