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How far is Christmas Creek Mine from Durban?

The distance between Durban (King Shaka International Airport) and Christmas Creek Mine (Graeme Rowley Aerodrome) is 5396 miles / 8684 kilometers / 4689 nautical miles.

King Shaka International Airport – Graeme Rowley Aerodrome

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Distance from Durban to Christmas Creek Mine

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5395.904 miles
  • 8683.866 kilometers
  • 4688.913 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
  • 5386.806 miles
  • 8669.224 kilometers
  • 4681.007 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 Christmas Creek Mine?

The estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport to Graeme Rowley Aerodrome is 10 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Graeme Rowley Aerodrome (CKW)

On average, flying from Durban to Christmas Creek Mine generates about 636 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 636 kilograms equals 1 402 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Durban to Christmas Creek Mine

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Graeme Rowley Aerodrome (CKW).

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 Graeme Rowley Aerodrome
City: Christmas Creek Mine
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CKW
ICAO Code: YCHK
Coordinates: 22°21′15″S, 119°38′33″E