Distance from Maxixe to Richards Bay
How far is it from Maxixe to Richards Bay? About 397 mi in a straight line and 484 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Maxixe and Richards Bay are about 397 mi (639 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 484 mi (780 km), a drive of about 8 hr 12 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 14 min.
| Straight-line distance | 397 mi / 639 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 484 mi / 780 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 8 hr 12 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 14 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $61 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -26.331, 33.728 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Maxixe to Richards Bay is about 397 mi (639 km) in a straight line, and roughly 484 mi (780 km) by road.