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How far is Nakina from Durban?

The distance between Durban (King Shaka International Airport) and Nakina (Nakina Airport) is 8959 miles / 14419 kilometers / 7785 nautical miles.

King Shaka International Airport – Nakina Airport

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8959
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14419
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7785
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
17 h 27 min
CO2 emission
1 141 kg

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Distance from Durban to Nakina

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8959.262 miles
  • 14418.535 kilometers
  • 7785.386 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
  • 8963.928 miles
  • 14426.044 kilometers
  • 7789.441 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 Nakina?

The estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport to Nakina Airport is 17 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Nakina Airport (YQN)

On average, flying from Durban to Nakina generates about 1 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 141 kilograms equals 2 516 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Durban to Nakina

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

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 Nakina Airport
City: Nakina
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQN
ICAO Code: CYQN
Coordinates: 50°10′58″N, 86°41′47″W