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How far is Maasai Mara from Durban?

The distance between Durban (King Shaka International Airport) and Maasai Mara (Mara Serena Airport) is 1957 miles / 3149 kilometers / 1701 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Durban (DUR) to Maasai Mara (MRE) is 2968 miles / 4776 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 27 minutes.

King Shaka International Airport – Mara Serena Airport

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Distance from Durban to Maasai Mara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1956.920 miles
  • 3149.358 kilometers
  • 1700.517 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
  • 1965.949 miles
  • 3163.889 kilometers
  • 1708.363 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 Maasai Mara?

The estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport to Mara Serena Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Mara Serena Airport (MRE)

On average, flying from Durban to Maasai Mara generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 471 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Durban to Maasai Mara

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Mara Serena Airport (MRE).

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 Mara Serena Airport
City: Maasai Mara
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: MRE
ICAO Code: HKMS
Coordinates: 1°24′21″S, 35°0′29″E