How far is Umtata from Phalaborwa?

The distance between Phalaborwa (Hendrik Van Eck Airport) and Umtata (Mthatha Airport) is 546 miles / 878 kilometers / 474 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Phalaborwa (PHW) to Umtata (UTT) is 733 miles / 1180 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 54 minutes.

Distance from Phalaborwa to Umtata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 545.599 miles
• 878.056 kilometers
• 474.112 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

• 547.242 miles
• 880.701 kilometers
• 475.541 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 Phalaborwa to Umtata?

The estimated flight time from Hendrik Van Eck Airport to Mthatha Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

What is the time difference between Phalaborwa and Umtata?

There is no time difference between Phalaborwa and Umtata.

Flight carbon footprint between Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) and Mthatha Airport (UTT)

On average, flying from Phalaborwa to Umtata generates about 105 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 105 kilograms equals 232 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Phalaborwa to Umtata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) and Mthatha Airport (UTT).

Airport information

Origin	Hendrik Van Eck Airport
City:	Phalaborwa
Country:	South Africa
IATA Code:	PHW
ICAO Code:	FAPH
Coordinates:	23°56′13″S, 31°9′19″E

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