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How far is Port Hedland from Durban?

The distance between Durban (King Shaka International Airport) and Port Hedland (Port Hedland International Airport) is 5400 miles / 8691 kilometers / 4693 nautical miles.

King Shaka International Airport – Port Hedland International Airport

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Distance from Durban to Port Hedland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5400.159 miles
  • 8690.713 kilometers
  • 4692.609 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
  • 5391.441 miles
  • 8676.683 kilometers
  • 4685.034 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 Port Hedland?

The estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport to Port Hedland International Airport is 10 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Port Hedland International Airport (PHE)

On average, flying from Durban to Port Hedland generates about 636 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 636 kilograms equals 1 403 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Durban to Port Hedland

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Port Hedland International Airport (PHE).

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 Port Hedland International Airport
City: Port Hedland
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PHE
ICAO Code: YPPD
Coordinates: 20°22′40″S, 118°37′33″E