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How far is Durban from Amsterdam?

The distance between Amsterdam (Amsterdam Airport Schiphol) and Durban (King Shaka International Airport) is 5861 miles / 9432 kilometers / 5093 nautical miles.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol – King Shaka International Airport

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Distance from Amsterdam to Durban

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Amsterdam to Durban. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5860.615 miles
  • 9431.745 kilometers
  • 5092.735 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
  • 5880.468 miles
  • 9463.696 kilometers
  • 5109.987 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 Amsterdam to Durban?

The estimated flight time from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to King Shaka International Airport is 11 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR)

On average, flying from Amsterdam to Durban generates about 698 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 698 kilograms equals 1 538 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Amsterdam to Durban

See the map of the shortest flight path between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR).

Airport information

Origin Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
City: Amsterdam
Country: Netherlands Flag of Netherlands
IATA Code: AMS
ICAO Code: EHAM
Coordinates: 52°18′30″N, 4°45′50″E
Destination King Shaka International Airport
City: Durban
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: DUR
ICAO Code: FALE
Coordinates: 29°37′0″S, 31°6′29″E