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How far is New York, NY, from Durban?

The distance between Durban (King Shaka International Airport) and New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) is 8255 miles / 13285 kilometers / 7173 nautical miles.

King Shaka International Airport – New York LaGuardia Airport

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Distance from Durban to New York

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8254.636 miles
  • 13284.549 kilometers
  • 7173.083 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
  • 8259.024 miles
  • 13291.611 kilometers
  • 7176.896 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 New York?

The estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport is 16 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

On average, flying from Durban to New York generates about 1 036 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 036 kilograms equals 2 284 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Durban to New York

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA).

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 New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″W