How far is Dessie from Durban?
The distance between Durban (King Shaka International Airport) and Dessie (Kombolcha Airport) is 2856 miles / 4597 kilometers / 2482 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Durban (DUR) to Dessie (DSE) is 3950 miles / 6357 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 79 hours 57 minutes.
King Shaka International Airport – Kombolcha Airport
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Distance from Durban to Dessie
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Durban to Dessie. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2856.388 miles
- 4596.910 kilometers
- 2482.133 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- 2869.832 miles
- 4618.547 kilometers
- 2493.816 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 Dessie?
The estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport to Kombolcha Airport is 5 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Durban and Dessie?
The time difference between Durban and Dessie is 1 hour. Dessie is 1 hour ahead of Durban.
Flight carbon footprint between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Kombolcha Airport (DSE)
On average, flying from Durban to Dessie generates about 317 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 317 kilograms equals 699 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Durban to Dessie
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Kombolcha Airport (DSE).
Airport information
| Origin | King Shaka International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Durban |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | DUR |
| ICAO Code: | FALE |
| Coordinates: | 29°37′0″S, 31°6′29″E |
| Destination | Kombolcha Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dessie |
| Country: | Ethiopia  |
| IATA Code: | DSE |
| ICAO Code: | HADC |
| Coordinates: | 11°4′57″N, 39°42′41″E |