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How far is Rochester, MN, from Durban?

The distance between Durban (King Shaka International Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 9228 miles / 14850 kilometers / 8018 nautical miles.

King Shaka International Airport – Rochester International Airport

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9228
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14850
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8018
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Flight time duration
17 h 58 min
CO2 emission
1 182 kg

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Distance from Durban to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 9227.514 miles
  • 14850.244 kilometers
  • 8018.490 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
  • 9229.712 miles
  • 14853.782 kilometers
  • 8020.401 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 Rochester?

The estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport to Rochester International Airport is 17 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Durban to Rochester generates about 1 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 182 kilograms equals 2 606 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Durban to Rochester

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

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 Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RST
ICAO Code: KRST
Coordinates: 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W