How far is Richards Bay from Lusaka?
The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Richards Bay (Richards Bay Airport) is 952 miles / 1531 kilometers / 827 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lusaka (LUN) to Richards Bay (RCB) is 1307 miles / 2103 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 38 minutes.
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Richards Bay Airport
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Distance from Lusaka to Richards Bay
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lusaka to Richards Bay. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 951.599 miles
- 1531.451 kilometers
- 826.917 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- 955.231 miles
- 1537.296 kilometers
- 830.073 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 Lusaka to Richards Bay?
The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Richards Bay Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lusaka and Richards Bay?
There is no time difference between Lusaka and Richards Bay.
Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
On average, flying from Lusaka to Richards Bay generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 325 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lusaka to Richards Bay
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB).
Airport information
| Origin | Kenneth Kaunda International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lusaka |
| Country: | Zambia  |
| IATA Code: | LUN |
| ICAO Code: | FLLK |
| Coordinates: | 15°19′50″S, 28°27′9″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 |