How far is Walvis Bay from Durban?
The distance between Durban (King Shaka International Airport) and Walvis Bay (Walvis Bay Airport) is 1118 miles / 1799 kilometers / 971 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Durban (DUR) to Walvis Bay (WVB) is 1493 miles / 2402 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 45 minutes.
King Shaka International Airport – Walvis Bay Airport
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Distance from Durban to Walvis Bay
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Durban to Walvis Bay. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1117.550 miles
- 1798.523 kilometers
- 971.125 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- 1116.578 miles
- 1796.958 kilometers
- 970.280 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 Walvis Bay?
The estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport to Walvis Bay Airport is 2 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Durban and Walvis Bay?
Flight carbon footprint between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)
On average, flying from Durban to Walvis Bay generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 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 Walvis Bay
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Walvis Bay Airport (WVB).
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 | Walvis Bay Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Walvis Bay |
| Country: | Namibia  |
| IATA Code: | WVB |
| ICAO Code: | FYWB |
| Coordinates: | 22°58′47″S, 14°38′43″E |