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How to get from Welkom (airport) (Orange Free State) to Richards Bay (KwaZulu-Natal)

Calculate route from Welkom (airport) (Orange Free State, South Africa) to Richards Bay (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa).

The flight distance (as the crow flies) between Welkom (airport) and Richards Bay is 531.9 km.

Roadmap (route) to go from Welkom Airport to Richards Bay detailed above, you can also see the course layout on the map.

While doing trip Welkom (airport) - Richards Bay by car, the calculated route ends at a distance , or more straight.

Calculation of distance and route from Richards Bay to Welkom (airport) :

531.9663.7 km10h30mn
  1. Continue 0h0mn
    33 m
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    150 m
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    2.2 km
  4. Turn left onto R30 0h0mn
    420 m
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    902 m
  6. At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Long Road 0h2mn
    1.7 km
  7. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Long Road 0h1mn
    1.6 km
  8. At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Tempest Road 0h1mn
    654 m
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    636 m
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    332 m
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    850 m
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    1.1 km
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    1.6 km
  14. At roundabout, take exit 1 onto M4 0h3mn
    3.8 km
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    433 m
  16. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Craib Avenue 0h1mn
    1.4 km
  17. At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Nathaniel Drive 0h1mn
    1.0 km
  18. Turn right onto Berthold Road 0h1mn
    909 m
  19. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Alan Street 0h1mn
    880 m
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    209 m
  21. Turn right onto R70 1h16mn
    88.5 km
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    2.5 km
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    2.3 km
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    631 m
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    29 m
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    70.4 km
  27. Turn right onto Hospital Road 1h10mn
    91.5 km
  28. Continue onto N3 1h35mn
    51.7 km
  29. Keep right onto N3 and take N3 toward Durban 0h9mn
    16.2 km
  30. Keep left and take R616 toward Bergville 0h0mn
    547 m
  31. Turn left onto N11 and take N11 toward Ladysmith 0h9mn
    12.3 km
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    22.1 km
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    364 m
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    128.9 km
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    142 m
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    43.8 km
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    19.0 km
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    1.7 km
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    563 m
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    40 m
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    1.2 km
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    14.5 km
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    843 m
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    840 m
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    18 m
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    42 m
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    4.7 km
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    4.1 km
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    1.0 km
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    231 m
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    191 m
  52. Turn left onto P230 1h38mn
    31.5 km
  53. Turn right onto R34 0h6mn
    10.8 km
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    13.5 km
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    1.9 km
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    456 m
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Travel from Welkom (airport) (KwaZulu-Natal) to a selection of major cities.

Distances from Welkom Airport to biggest cities in Orange Free State


Other major cities in country :

  • Centurion [06], 233,386 inhabitants. 282 km
  • Uitenhage [05], 228,912 inhabitants. 653 km
  • Roodepoort [06], 225,000 inhabitants. 237 km
  • Paarl [11], 190,000 inhabitants. 973 km
  • Springs [06], 186,394 inhabitants. 259 km
  • Carletonville [06], 182,304 inhabitants. 196 km
  • Klerksdorp [10], 178,921 inhabitants. 128 km
  • Midrand [06], 173,009 inhabitants. 266 km
  • Westonaria [06], 156,831 inhabitants. 211 km
  • Middelburg [07], 154,706 inhabitants. 372 km
  • Vryheid [02], 150,012 inhabitants. 406 km
  • Orkney [10], 145,801 inhabitants. 113 km
  • Kimberley [08], 142,089 inhabitants. 204 km
  • eMbalenhle [07], 141,741 inhabitants. 288 km
  • Nigel [06], 140,644 inhabitants. 250 km
  • Mpumalanga [02], 140,121 inhabitants. 436 km
  • Bhisho [05], 137,287 inhabitants. 545 km
  • Randfontein [06], 133,654 inhabitants. 226 km
  • Worcester [11], 127,597 inhabitants. 933 km
  • Rustenburg [10], 124,064 inhabitants. 266 km

Route from Richards Bay to major cities (South Africa).

  • Distance Richards Bay Cape Town
    1,414 km
  • Distance Richards Bay Johannesburg
    488 km
  • Distance Richards Bay Soweto
    499 km
  • Distance Richards Bay Pretoria
    509 km
  • Distance Richards Bay Port Elizabeth
    839 km
  • Distance Richards Bay Benoni
    467 km
  • Distance Richards Bay Tembisa
    488 km
  • Distance Richards Bay East London
    614 km
  • Distance Richards Bay Vereeniging
    468 km
  • Distance Richards Bay Bloemfontein
    568 km
  • Distance Richards Bay Boksburg
    470 km
  • Distance Richards Bay Welkom
    527 km
  • Distance Richards Bay Krugersdorp
    517 km
  • Distance Richards Bay Diepsloot
    509 km
  • Distance Richards Bay Randburg
    499 km
  • Distance Richards Bay Botshabelo
    520 km
  • Distance Richards Bay Brakpan
    460 km
  • Distance Richards Bay Witbank
    427 km
  • Distance Richards Bay Vanderbijlpark
    474 km
  • Distance Richards Bay Centurion
    501 km

Nearest cities to Welkom (airport) :

  • Johannesburg, 2,026,469 inhabitants. 242 km
  • Soweto, 1,695,047 inhabitants. 226 km
  • Pretoria, 1,619,438 inhabitants. 293 km
  • Benoni, 605,344 inhabitants. 260 km
  • Tembisa, 511,655 inhabitants. 271 km
  • Vereeniging, 474,681 inhabitants. 193 km
  • Bloemfontein, 463,064 inhabitants. 133 km
  • Boksburg, 445,168 inhabitants. 254 km
  • Welkom, 431,944 inhabitants. 7 km
  • Krugersdorp, 378,821 inhabitants. 239 km
  • Diepsloot, 350,000 inhabitants. 266 km
  • Randburg, 337,053 inhabitants. 250 km
  • Botshabelo, 309,714 inhabitants. 141 km
  • Brakpan, 305,692 inhabitants. 258 km
  • Witbank, 262,491 inhabitants. 348 km
  • Vanderbijlpark, 246,754 inhabitants. 184 km
  • Centurion, 233,386 inhabitants. 282 km
  • Roodepoort, 225,000 inhabitants. 237 km
  • Springs, 186,394 inhabitants. 259 km
  • Carletonville, 182,304 inhabitants. 196 km
  • Klerksdorp, 178,921 inhabitants. 128 km
  • Midrand, 173,009 inhabitants. 266 km
  • Westonaria, 156,831 inhabitants. 211 km
  • Middelburg, 154,706 inhabitants. 372 km
  • Orkney, 145,801 inhabitants. 113 km
  • Kimberley, 142,089 inhabitants. 204 km
  • eMbalenhle, 141,741 inhabitants. 288 km
  • Nigel, 140,644 inhabitants. 250 km
  • Randfontein, 133,654 inhabitants. 226 km
  • Rustenburg, 124,064 inhabitants. 266 km
  • Potchefstroom, 123,669 inhabitants. 149 km
  • Virginia, 122,502 inhabitants. 23 km
  • Brits, 122,497 inhabitants. 285 km
  • Alberton, 121,536 inhabitants. 240 km
  • Kroonstad, 103,992 inhabitants. 68 km
  • Bethal, 101,919 inhabitants. 326 km
  • Mabopane, 97,417 inhabitants. 313 km
  • Kutloanong, 95,008 inhabitants. 20 km
  • Stilfontein, 93,110 inhabitants. 129 km
  • Delmas, 92,046 inhabitants. 287 km
  • Phuthaditjhaba, 84,258 inhabitants. 218 km
  • Bethlehem, 83,654 inhabitants. 163 km
  • Sasolburg, 77,016 inhabitants. 174 km
  • Mmabatho, 76,754 inhabitants. 260 km
  • Standerton, 74,021 inhabitants. 280 km
  • Bothaville, 71,934 inhabitants. 68 km
  • Parys, 71,319 inhabitants. 145 km
  • Schweizer-Reneke, 70,214 inhabitants. 160 km
  • Ga-Rankuwa, 68,767 inhabitants. 296 km
  • Lichtenburg, 65,863 inhabitants. 212 km

Location Welkom (airport) (Orange Free State) :

Country flag
Location Welkom (airport)
State Orange Free State
County Lejweleputswa District Municipality
Country South Africa
Country code / ISO 2 ZA
Latitude -27.9980000
Longitude 26.6695900
Altitude 1340 meters
Time zone Africa/Johannesburg

Location Richards Bay (KwaZulu-Natal) :

Country flag
Location Richards Bay
State KwaZulu-Natal
County uThungulu District Municipality
Country South Africa
Country code / ISO 2 ZA
Latitude -28.7830100
Longitude 32.0376800
Altitude 0 meters
Time zone Africa/Johannesburg

Find a hotel in Richards Bay

The Ridge Guesthouse


Located in Richards Bay, The Ridge Guesthouse offers an outdoor swimming pool and garden. Featuring a bar, the guest house is close to several noted attractions, around 1. This hotel is located 5.84 from the city center Lichtenburg.

This 3.0 star property has 10 rooms. You can book a room from 1140 ZAR.

Location :
The Ridge Guesthouse
1 Davidson Lane Meerensee
3901 Richards Bay

Book a room from 1140 ZAR

Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay


Located directly on Richards Bay, Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay offers spacious rooms with free WiFi, an outdoor pool and an elegant restaurant. Richards Bay Airport is a 10-minute drive away. This hotel is located 5.88 from the city center Lichtenburg.

This 3.0 star property has 66 rooms. You can book a room from 890 ZAR.

Location :
Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay
Corner Launder & Davidson Lane
3901 Richards Bay

Book a room from 890 ZAR

BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay


Overlooking Richards Bay, BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay offers stylish accommodation in the Tuzi Gazi Waterfront area. BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay offers large, elegantly furnished rooms that boast views of the waterfront and bay area. This hotel is located 4.36 from the city center Lichtenburg.

This 4.0 star property has 75 rooms. You can book a room from 2014 ZAR.

Location :
BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay
Corner of Bridgetown Road and Pioneer Road, Tuzi Gazi Waterfront
3900 Richards Bay

Book a room from 2014 ZAR

Splendid Inn Bayshore


Splendid Inn Bayshore is located 1.2 km away from the beaches of the Indian Ocean, in Richards Bay. It features a garden with a swimming pool, a restaurant, and free Wi-Fi in the public areas. This hotel is located 5.50 from the city center Lichtenburg.

This 3.0 star property has 102 rooms. You can book a room from 670 ZAR.

Location :
Splendid Inn Bayshore
4 The Gully Off Hibberd Drive
3901 Richards Bay

Book a room from 670 ZAR

Imvubu Lodge


Imvubu Lodge is located less than 1 km from the beach and just under 8 km from Richards Bay. It features an outdoor swimming pool surrounded by trees and a sunny terrace. This hotel is located 6.03 from the city center Lichtenburg.

This 3.0 star property has 41 rooms. You can book a room from 1044 ZAR.

Location :
Imvubu Lodge
Corner Krewelkring & Hibberd Drive
3901 Richardsbay

Book a room from 1044 ZAR

Premier Hotel The Richards


Located between the Indian Ocean and Lake Mzingazi, this classical-style Premier Hotel offers individually decorated rooms with free WiFi in Richards Bay. The stylish Mossel Restaurant serves local and international cuisine. This hotel is located 5.46 from the city center Lichtenburg.

This 4.0 star property has 135 rooms. You can book a room from 920 ZAR.

Location :
Premier Hotel The Richards
3 Hibberd Drive
3901 Richards Bay

Book a room from 920 ZAR

La Rochelle Inn


La Rochelle Inn is located in peaceful Meerensee in Richards Bay and features 2 outdoor swimming pools, a tropical garden and a terrace. Free private parking is available. This hotel is located 5.32 from the city center Lichtenburg.

This 3.0 star property has 13 rooms. You can book a room from 1170 ZAR.

Location :
La Rochelle Inn
10 Anglers Road, Meerensee
3901 Richards Bay

Book a room from 1170 ZAR

DuneSide Guest House


Located in a quiet area of Richards Bay, 7 km from Tuzi Gazi Waterfront, DuneSide Guest House features an outdoor swimming pool, a fully equipped shared kitchen, and free Wi-Fi access throughout the property. This hotel is located 8.04 from the city center Lichtenburg.

This 4.0 star property has 10 rooms. You can book a room from 970 ZAR.

Location :
DuneSide Guest House
29 Pipe Fish, Meerensee
3901 Richards Bay

Book a room from 970 ZAR

Hillton Manor Guest House


Featuring a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, Hillton Manor Guest House offers rooms in Richards Bay, 12 km from Boardwalk Inkwazi Shopping Centre and 22 km from Enseleni Nature Reserve. This hotel is located 8.32 from the city center Lichtenburg.

This 4.0 star property has 9 rooms. You can book a room from 945 ZAR.

Location :
Hillton Manor Guest House
37 Shad Shoal, Meerensee
3901 Richards Bay

Book a room from 945 ZAR

Gecko Inn


Located in Richards Bay in the KwaZulu-Natal Region, 500 metres from Sports Complex, Gecko Inn boasts a year-round outdoor pool and barbecue. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Rooms come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. This hotel is located 5.04 from the city center Lichtenburg.

This 3.0 star property has 22 rooms. You can book a room from 812.5 ZAR.

Location :
Gecko Inn
48 Bottle Brush Bend, Richards Bay
3900 Richards Bay

Book a room from 812.5 ZAR