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How far is Umtata from Learmonth?

The distance between Learmonth (RAAF Base Learmonth) and Umtata (Mthatha Airport) is 5182 miles / 8339 kilometers / 4503 nautical miles.

RAAF Base Learmonth – Mthatha Airport

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Distance from Learmonth to Umtata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5181.641 miles
  • 8339.043 kilometers
  • 4502.723 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
  • 5172.848 miles
  • 8324.891 kilometers
  • 4495.082 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 Umtata?

The estimated flight time from RAAF Base Learmonth to Mthatha Airport is 10 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between RAAF Base Learmonth (LEA) and Mthatha Airport (UTT)

On average, flying from Learmonth to Umtata generates about 608 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 608 kilograms equals 1 339 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Learmonth to Umtata

See the map of the shortest flight path between RAAF Base Learmonth (LEA) and Mthatha Airport (UTT).

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 Mthatha Airport
City: Umtata
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: UTT
ICAO Code: FAUT
Coordinates: 31°32′52″S, 28°40′27″E