Distance from Eppstein to Richards Bay

🇩🇪 Eppstein, Germany🇿🇦 Richards Bay, South Africa

Eppstein → Richards Bay
9,081 km
5,643 miles · 4,903 nautical miles
EppsteinRichards Bay
11 h 47 min
Flight (if direct)
5 d 11 h
Driving time (est.)
south-southeast
Direction (159°)
+1 h
Time difference

About this route

Spanning 9,081 km (5,643 miles), the route from Eppstein to Richards Bay is a genuine long-haul journey crossing multiple time zones. Where a non-stop flight is available, it would take roughly 11 h 47 min — otherwise expect at least one connection.

The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Port McNeill, Canada.

MetricValue
Straight-line distance9,081 km / 5,643 mi / 4,903 nmi
Estimated road distance11,805 km / 7,335 mi
Estimated flight time11 h 47 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise)
Estimated driving time5 d 11 h (90 km/h average)
Initial bearing159° — south-southeast
Geographic midpointNear Port McNeill, Canada
Time differenceRichards Bay is +1 h (UTC+01:00 → UTC+02:00)
Eppstein coordinates50.1428, 8.3923
Richards Bay coordinates-28.783, 32.0377

Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Eppstein and Richards Bay — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Richards Bay from Eppstein?
Richards Bay is 9,081 km (5,643 miles) from Eppstein measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 11,805 km (7,335 mi).
How long is the flight from Eppstein to Richards Bay?
If a direct flight operates between Eppstein and Richards Bay, it would take approximately 11 h 47 min, based on an average cruising speed of 805 km/h (500 mph) plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Note that a direct flight may not be available on this route — actual travel may require a connecting flight or another mode of transport.
What is the time difference between Eppstein and Richards Bay?
Richards Bay has 1 hour ahead of Eppstein. Eppstein uses UTC+01:00 and Richards Bay uses UTC+02:00.
What is the halfway point between Eppstein and Richards Bay?
The geographic midpoint between Eppstein and Richards Bay is near Port McNeill, Canada, roughly 4,540 km from each city.
In which direction is Richards Bay from Eppstein?
Richards Bay lies to the south-southeast of Eppstein, at an initial bearing of 159°.