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How far is Durban from Edinburgh?

The distance between Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) and Durban (King Shaka International Airport) is 6232 miles / 10030 kilometers / 5416 nautical miles.

Edinburgh Airport – King Shaka International Airport

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Distance from Edinburgh to Durban

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6232.084 miles
  • 10029.566 kilometers
  • 5415.533 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
  • 6250.940 miles
  • 10059.913 kilometers
  • 5431.918 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 Edinburgh to Durban?

The estimated flight time from Edinburgh Airport to King Shaka International Airport is 12 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR)

On average, flying from Edinburgh to Durban generates about 748 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 748 kilograms equals 1 650 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Edinburgh to Durban

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

Airport information

Origin Edinburgh Airport
City: Edinburgh
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: EDI
ICAO Code: EGPH
Coordinates: 55°57′0″N, 3°22′20″W
Destination 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