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How far is Richards Bay from Learmonth?

The distance between Learmonth (RAAF Base Learmonth) and Richards Bay (Richards Bay Airport) is 5042 miles / 8114 kilometers / 4381 nautical miles.

RAAF Base Learmonth – Richards Bay Airport

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Distance from Learmonth to Richards Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5041.554 miles
  • 8113.595 kilometers
  • 4380.991 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
  • 5033.109 miles
  • 8100.003 kilometers
  • 4373.652 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 Learmonth to Richards Bay?

The estimated flight time from RAAF Base Learmonth to Richards Bay Airport is 10 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between RAAF Base Learmonth (LEA) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB)

On average, flying from Learmonth to Richards Bay generates about 589 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 589 kilograms equals 1 299 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Learmonth to Richards Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between RAAF Base Learmonth (LEA) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB).

Airport information

Origin RAAF Base Learmonth
City: Learmonth
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: LEA
ICAO Code: YPLM
Coordinates: 22°14′8″S, 114°5′20″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