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How far is Durban from Frankfurt?

The distance between Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) and Durban (King Shaka International Airport) is 5654 miles / 9099 kilometers / 4913 nautical miles.

Frankfurt Airport – King Shaka International Airport

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Distance from Frankfurt to Durban

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5654.007 miles
  • 9099.243 kilometers
  • 4913.198 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
  • 5674.255 miles
  • 9131.829 kilometers
  • 4930.793 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 Frankfurt to Durban?

The estimated flight time from Frankfurt Airport to King Shaka International Airport is 11 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR)

On average, flying from Frankfurt to Durban generates about 670 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 670 kilograms equals 1 477 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Frankfurt to Durban

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

Airport information

Origin Frankfurt Airport
City: Frankfurt
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: FRA
ICAO Code: EDDF
Coordinates: 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″E
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