Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Mwanza from Durban?

The distance between Durban (King Shaka International Airport) and Mwanza (Mwanza Airport) is 1873 miles / 3014 kilometers / 1627 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Durban (DUR) to Mwanza (MWZ) is 2781 miles / 4475 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 53 minutes.

King Shaka International Airport – Mwanza Airport

Distance arrow
1873
Miles
Distance arrow
3014
Kilometers
Distance arrow
1627
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Durban to Mwanza

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1872.505 miles
  • 3013.504 kilometers
  • 1627.162 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
  • 1881.232 miles
  • 3027.549 kilometers
  • 1634.746 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 Mwanza?

The estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport to Mwanza Airport is 4 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Mwanza Airport (MWZ)

On average, flying from Durban to Mwanza generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 454 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 Mwanza

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Mwanza Airport (MWZ).

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 Mwanza Airport
City: Mwanza
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: MWZ
ICAO Code: HTMW
Coordinates: 2°26′40″S, 32°55′57″E