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How far is London from Durban?

The distance between Durban (King Shaka International Airport) and London (London International Airport) is 8654 miles / 13928 kilometers / 7520 nautical miles.

King Shaka International Airport – London International Airport

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8654
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13928
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7520
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Flight time duration
16 h 53 min
CO2 emission
1 095 kg

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Distance from Durban to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8654.369 miles
  • 13927.857 kilometers
  • 7520.441 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
  • 8658.079 miles
  • 13933.828 kilometers
  • 7523.665 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 London?

The estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport to London International Airport is 16 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and London International Airport (YXU)

On average, flying from Durban to London generates about 1 095 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 095 kilograms equals 2 415 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Durban to London

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

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 London International Airport
City: London
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXU
ICAO Code: CYXU
Coordinates: 43°2′8″N, 81°9′14″W