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How far is Gambela from Durban?

The distance between Durban (King Shaka International Airport) and Gambela (Gambela Airport) is 2605 miles / 4193 kilometers / 2264 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Durban (DUR) to Gambela (GMB) is 3853 miles / 6201 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 11 minutes.

King Shaka International Airport – Gambela Airport

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Distance from Durban to Gambela

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2605.339 miles
  • 4192.887 kilometers
  • 2263.978 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
  • 2618.058 miles
  • 4213.357 kilometers
  • 2275.031 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 Gambela?

The estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport to Gambela Airport is 5 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Gambela Airport (GMB)

On average, flying from Durban to Gambela generates about 288 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 288 kilograms equals 634 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 Gambela

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

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 Gambela Airport
City: Gambela
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: GMB
ICAO Code: HAGM
Coordinates: 8°7′43″N, 34°33′47″E