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How far is London from Durban?

The distance between Durban (King Shaka International Airport) and London (London Heathrow Airport) is 5903 miles / 9500 kilometers / 5129 nautical miles.

King Shaka International Airport – London Heathrow Airport

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Distance from Durban to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5902.858 miles
  • 9499.730 kilometers
  • 5129.444 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
  • 5922.086 miles
  • 9530.673 kilometers
  • 5146.152 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 London?

The estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 11 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

On average, flying from Durban to London generates about 704 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 704 kilograms equals 1 551 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Durban to London

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

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 London Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W