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How far is Lafayette, LA, from Durban?

The distance between Durban (King Shaka International Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 9067 miles / 14592 kilometers / 7879 nautical miles.

King Shaka International Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport

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9067
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14592
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7879
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Flight time duration
17 h 40 min
CO2 emission
1 157 kg

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Distance from Durban to Lafayette

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 9067.187 miles
  • 14592.224 kilometers
  • 7879.171 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
  • 9066.064 miles
  • 14590.415 kilometers
  • 7878.194 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 Lafayette?

The estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 17 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)

On average, flying from Durban to Lafayette generates about 1 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 157 kilograms equals 2 552 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Durban to Lafayette

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).

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 Lafayette Regional Airport
City: Lafayette, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LFT
ICAO Code: KLFT
Coordinates: 30°12′19″N, 91°59′15″W