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How far is Abilene, TX, from Durban?

The distance between Durban (King Shaka International Airport) and Abilene (Abilene Regional Airport) is 9544 miles / 15359 kilometers / 8293 nautical miles.

King Shaka International Airport – Abilene Regional Airport

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Flight time duration
18 h 34 min
CO2 emission
1 231 kg

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Distance from Durban to Abilene

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 9543.826 miles
  • 15359.299 kilometers
  • 8293.358 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
  • 9542.044 miles
  • 15356.431 kilometers
  • 8291.810 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 Durban to Abilene?

The estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport to Abilene Regional Airport is 18 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Abilene Regional Airport (ABI)

On average, flying from Durban to Abilene generates about 1 231 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 231 kilograms equals 2 713 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Durban to Abilene

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Abilene Regional Airport (ABI).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Abilene Regional Airport
City: Abilene, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABI
ICAO Code: KABI
Coordinates: 32°24′40″N, 99°40′54″W