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How far is Yellowknife from Durban?

The distance between Durban (King Shaka International Airport) and Yellowknife (Yellowknife Airport) is 9689 miles / 15593 kilometers / 8420 nautical miles.

King Shaka International Airport – Yellowknife Airport

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15593
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8420
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Flight time duration
18 h 50 min
CO2 emission
1 253 kg

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Distance from Durban to Yellowknife

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 9689.328 miles
  • 15593.462 kilometers
  • 8419.796 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
  • 9695.263 miles
  • 15603.013 kilometers
  • 8424.953 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 Yellowknife?

The estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport to Yellowknife Airport is 18 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF)

On average, flying from Durban to Yellowknife generates about 1 253 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 253 kilograms equals 2 763 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Durban to Yellowknife

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

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 Yellowknife Airport
City: Yellowknife
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZF
ICAO Code: CYZF
Coordinates: 62°27′46″N, 114°26′24″W