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How far is Boston, MA, from Durban?

The distance between Durban (King Shaka International Airport) and Boston (Logan International Airport) is 8140 miles / 13101 kilometers / 7074 nautical miles.

King Shaka International Airport – Logan International Airport

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8140
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13101
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7074
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
15 h 54 min
CO2 emission
1 019 kg

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Distance from Durban to Boston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8140.286 miles
  • 13100.521 kilometers
  • 7073.715 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
  • 8145.553 miles
  • 13108.996 kilometers
  • 7078.292 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 Boston?

The estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport to Logan International Airport is 15 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Logan International Airport (BOS)

On average, flying from Durban to Boston generates about 1 019 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 019 kilograms equals 2 246 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Durban to Boston

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

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 Logan International Airport
City: Boston, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BOS
ICAO Code: KBOS
Coordinates: 42°21′51″N, 71°0′18″W