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How far is Wilmington, NC, from Durban?

The distance between Durban (King Shaka International Airport) and Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) is 8346 miles / 13431 kilometers / 7252 nautical miles.

King Shaka International Airport – Wilmington International Airport

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8346
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13431
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7252
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Flight time duration
16 h 18 min
CO2 emission
1 049 kg

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Distance from Durban to Wilmington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8345.592 miles
  • 13430.928 kilometers
  • 7252.121 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
  • 8347.701 miles
  • 13434.323 kilometers
  • 7253.954 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 Wilmington?

The estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport to Wilmington International Airport is 16 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM)

On average, flying from Durban to Wilmington generates about 1 049 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 049 kilograms equals 2 313 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Durban to Wilmington

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

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 Wilmington International Airport
City: Wilmington, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ILM
ICAO Code: KILM
Coordinates: 34°16′14″N, 77°54′9″W