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How far is Umtata from Nelspruit?

The distance between Nelspruit (Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport) and Umtata (Mthatha Airport) is 450 miles / 723 kilometers / 391 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nelspruit (MQP) to Umtata (UTT) is 640 miles / 1030 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 14 minutes.

Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport – Mthatha Airport

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Distance from Nelspruit to Umtata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 449.531 miles
  • 723.450 kilometers
  • 390.632 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
  • 450.770 miles
  • 725.444 kilometers
  • 391.708 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 Nelspruit to Umtata?

The estimated flight time from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport to Mthatha Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nelspruit and Umtata?

There is no time difference between Nelspruit and Umtata.

Flight carbon footprint between Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) and Mthatha Airport (UTT)

On average, flying from Nelspruit to Umtata generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 201 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nelspruit to Umtata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) and Mthatha Airport (UTT).

Airport information

Origin Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
City: Nelspruit
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: MQP
ICAO Code: FAKN
Coordinates: 25°22′59″S, 31°6′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