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How far is Jackson, TN, from Durban?

The distance between Durban (King Shaka International Airport) and Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) is 8974 miles / 14443 kilometers / 7798 nautical miles.

King Shaka International Airport – McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport

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14443
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Nautical miles
Flight time duration
17 h 29 min
CO2 emission
1 143 kg

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Distance from Durban to Jackson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8974.209 miles
  • 14442.589 kilometers
  • 7798.374 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
  • 8974.838 miles
  • 14443.602 kilometers
  • 7798.921 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 Jackson?

The estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport to McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport is 17 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL)

On average, flying from Durban to Jackson generates about 1 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 143 kilograms equals 2 521 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Durban to Jackson

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL).

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 McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport
City: Jackson, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MKL
ICAO Code: KMKL
Coordinates: 35°35′59″N, 88°54′56″W