How far is Nairobi from Durban?
The distance between Durban (King Shaka International Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 1982 miles / 3189 kilometers / 1722 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Durban (DUR) to Nairobi (WIL) is 2759 miles / 4440 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 31 minutes.
King Shaka International Airport – Wilson Airport
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Distance from Durban to Nairobi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Durban to Nairobi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1981.745 miles
- 3189.309 kilometers
- 1722.089 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- 1990.667 miles
- 3203.669 kilometers
- 1729.843 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 Nairobi?
The estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport to Wilson Airport is 4 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Durban and Nairobi?
The time difference between Durban and Nairobi is 1 hour. Nairobi is 1 hour ahead of Durban.
Flight carbon footprint between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Wilson Airport (WIL)
On average, flying from Durban to Nairobi generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 476 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 Nairobi
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Wilson Airport (WIL).
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 | Wilson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | WIL |
| ICAO Code: | HKNW |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′18″S, 36°48′53″E |