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How far is Pietermaritzburg from Durban?

The distance between Durban (King Shaka International Airport) and Pietermaritzburg (Pietermaritzburg Airport) is 43 miles / 69 kilometers / 37 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Durban (DUR) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) is 64 miles / 103 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 14 minutes.

King Shaka International Airport – Pietermaritzburg Airport

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Distance from Durban to Pietermaritzburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 42.759 miles
  • 68.814 kilometers
  • 37.156 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
  • 42.677 miles
  • 68.681 kilometers
  • 37.085 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 Pietermaritzburg?

The estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport to Pietermaritzburg Airport is 34 minutes.

What is the time difference between Durban and Pietermaritzburg?

There is no time difference between Durban and Pietermaritzburg.

Flight carbon footprint between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)

On average, flying from Durban to Pietermaritzburg generates about 31 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 31 kilograms equals 69 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 Pietermaritzburg

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

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 Pietermaritzburg Airport
City: Pietermaritzburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: PZB
ICAO Code: FAPM
Coordinates: 29°38′56″S, 30°23′55″E