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How far is Durban from Barcelona?

The distance between Barcelona (Barcelona–El Prat Airport) and Durban (King Shaka International Airport) is 5220 miles / 8401 kilometers / 4536 nautical miles.

Barcelona–El Prat Airport – King Shaka International Airport

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Distance from Barcelona to Durban

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5220.003 miles
  • 8400.781 kilometers
  • 4536.059 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
  • 5238.803 miles
  • 8431.037 kilometers
  • 4552.396 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 Barcelona to Durban?

The estimated flight time from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to King Shaka International Airport is 10 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR)

On average, flying from Barcelona to Durban generates about 613 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 613 kilograms equals 1 351 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Barcelona to Durban

See the map of the shortest flight path between Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR).

Airport information

Origin Barcelona–El Prat Airport
City: Barcelona
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: BCN
ICAO Code: LEBL
Coordinates: 41°17′49″N, 2°4′42″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