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How far is Columbus, OH, from Durban?

The distance between Durban (King Shaka International Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 8707 miles / 14012 kilometers / 7566 nautical miles.

King Shaka International Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport

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8707
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14012
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7566
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Flight time duration
16 h 59 min
CO2 emission
1 103 kg

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Distance from Durban to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8706.739 miles
  • 14012.139 kilometers
  • 7565.950 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
  • 8709.419 miles
  • 14016.451 kilometers
  • 7568.278 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 16 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

On average, flying from Durban to Columbus generates about 1 103 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 103 kilograms equals 2 432 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Durban to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W