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How far is Pietermaritzburg from Atlanta, GA?

The distance between Atlanta (Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport) and Pietermaritzburg (Pietermaritzburg Airport) is 8656 miles / 13931 kilometers / 7522 nautical miles.

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport – Pietermaritzburg Airport

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8656
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13931
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7522
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Flight time duration
16 h 53 min
CO2 emission
1 096 kg

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Distance from Atlanta to Pietermaritzburg

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Atlanta to Pietermaritzburg. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8656.247 miles
  • 13930.879 kilometers
  • 7522.073 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
  • 8657.246 miles
  • 13932.486 kilometers
  • 7522.941 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 Atlanta to Pietermaritzburg?

The estimated flight time from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Pietermaritzburg Airport is 16 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)

On average, flying from Atlanta to Pietermaritzburg generates about 1 096 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 096 kilograms equals 2 415 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Atlanta to Pietermaritzburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB).

Airport information

Origin Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
City: Atlanta, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ATL
ICAO Code: KATL
Coordinates: 33°38′12″N, 84°25′41″W
Destination Pietermaritzburg Airport
City: Pietermaritzburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: PZB
ICAO Code: FAPM
Coordinates: 29°38′56″S, 30°23′55″E