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How far is Washington D.C. from Durban?

The distance between Durban (King Shaka International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 8407 miles / 13530 kilometers / 7306 nautical miles.

King Shaka International Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport

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8407
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13530
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7306
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
16 h 25 min
CO2 emission
1 058 kg

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Distance from Durban to Washington D.C.

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8407.313 miles
  • 13530.258 kilometers
  • 7305.755 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
  • 8410.641 miles
  • 13535.615 kilometers
  • 7308.647 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 Washington D.C.?

The estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 16 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

On average, flying from Durban to Washington D.C. generates about 1 058 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 058 kilograms equals 2 333 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Durban to Washington D.C.

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

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 Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W