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How far is Malamala from Richards Bay?

The distance between Richards Bay (Richards Bay Airport) and Malamala (Mala Mala Airport) is 272 miles / 438 kilometers / 237 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richards Bay (RCB) to Malamala (AAM) is 396 miles / 637 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 39 minutes.

Richards Bay Airport – Mala Mala Airport

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Distance from Richards Bay to Malamala

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 272.194 miles
  • 438.053 kilometers
  • 236.530 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
  • 273.141 miles
  • 439.578 kilometers
  • 237.353 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 Richards Bay to Malamala?

The estimated flight time from Richards Bay Airport to Mala Mala Airport is 1 hour and 0 minutes.

What is the time difference between Richards Bay and Malamala?

There is no time difference between Richards Bay and Malamala.

Flight carbon footprint between Richards Bay Airport (RCB) and Mala Mala Airport (AAM)

On average, flying from Richards Bay to Malamala generates about 65 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 65 kilograms equals 143 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Richards Bay to Malamala

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richards Bay Airport (RCB) and Mala Mala Airport (AAM).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Mala Mala Airport
City: Malamala
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: AAM
ICAO Code: FAMD
Coordinates: 24°49′5″S, 31°32′40″E