How far is Richards Bay from Bloemfontain?
The distance between Bloemfontain (Bram Fischer International Airport) and Richards Bay (Richards Bay Airport) is 352 miles / 566 kilometers / 306 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bloemfontain (BFN) to Richards Bay (RCB) is 502 miles / 808 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 13 minutes.
Bram Fischer International Airport – Richards Bay Airport
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Distance from Bloemfontain to Richards Bay
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bloemfontain to Richards Bay. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 351.621 miles
- 565.879 kilometers
- 305.550 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- 350.962 miles
- 564.818 kilometers
- 304.977 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 Bloemfontain to Richards Bay?
The estimated flight time from Bram Fischer International Airport to Richards Bay Airport is 1 hour and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bloemfontain and Richards Bay?
There is no time difference between Bloemfontain and Richards Bay.
Flight carbon footprint between Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
On average, flying from Bloemfontain to Richards Bay generates about 77 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 77 kilograms equals 169 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Bloemfontain to Richards Bay
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB).
Airport information
| Origin | Bram Fischer International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bloemfontain |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | BFN |
| ICAO Code: | FABL |
| Coordinates: | 29°5′33″S, 26°18′8″E |
| Destination | Richards Bay Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richards Bay |
| Country: | South Africa |
| IATA Code: | RCB |
| ICAO Code: | FARB |
| Coordinates: | 28°44′27″S, 32°5′31″E |