How far is Richmond, VA, from Durban?

The distance between Durban (King Shaka International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 8375 miles / 13478 kilometers / 7278 nautical miles.

Distance from Durban to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 8375.123 miles
• 13478.454 kilometers
• 7277.783 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

• 8378.124 miles
• 13483.283 kilometers
• 7280.390 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 Richmond?

The estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 16 hours and 21 minutes.

What is the time difference between Durban and Richmond?

The time difference between Durban and Richmond is 7 hours. Richmond is 7 hours behind Durban.

Flight carbon footprint between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Durban to Richmond generates about 1 054 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 054 kilograms equals 2 323 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Durban to Richmond

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

Airport information

Origin	King Shaka International Airport
City:	Durban
Country:	South Africa
IATA Code:	DUR
ICAO Code:	FALE
Coordinates:	29°37′0″S, 31°6′29″E

Destination	Richmond International Airport
City:	Richmond, VA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	RIC
ICAO Code:	KRIC
Coordinates:	37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W