How far is Houston, TX, from Durban?
The distance between Durban (King Shaka International Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 9259 miles / 14900 kilometers / 8045 nautical miles.
King Shaka International Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
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Distance from Durban to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Durban to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 9258.505 miles
- 14900.119 kilometers
- 8045.421 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- 9256.823 miles
- 14897.413 kilometers
- 8043.960 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 Houston?
The estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 18 hours and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Durban and Houston?
The time difference between Durban and Houston is 8 hours. Houston is 8 hours behind Durban.
Flight carbon footprint between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
On average, flying from Durban to Houston generates about 1 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 187 kilograms equals 2 616 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Durban to Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
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 | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W |