How far is Durban from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Durban (King Shaka International Airport) is 4111 miles / 6616 kilometers / 3572 nautical miles.

Distance from Colombo to Durban

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4110.916 miles
• 6615.878 kilometers
• 3572.288 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

• 4115.179 miles
• 6622.739 kilometers
• 3575.993 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 Colombo to Durban?

The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to King Shaka International Airport is 8 hours and 17 minutes.

What is the time difference between Colombo and Durban?

The time difference between Colombo and Durban is 3 hours 30 minutes. Durban is 3 hours 30 minutes behind Colombo.

Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR)

On average, flying from Colombo to Durban generates about 470 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 470 kilograms equals 1 037 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colombo to Durban

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR).

Airport information

Origin	Bandaranaike International Airport
City:	Colombo
Country:	Sri Lanka
IATA Code:	CMB
ICAO Code:	VCBI
Coordinates:	7°10′50″N, 79°53′2″E

Destination	King Shaka International Airport
City:	Durban
Country:	South Africa
IATA Code:	DUR
ICAO Code:	FALE
Coordinates:	29°37′0″S, 31°6′29″E