How far is Durban from Rio De Janeiro?
The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Durban (King Shaka International Airport) is 4564 miles / 7345 kilometers / 3966 nautical miles.
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – King Shaka International Airport
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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Durban
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rio De Janeiro to Durban. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4563.996 miles
- 7345.040 kilometers
- 3966.004 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- 4556.232 miles
- 7332.545 kilometers
- 3959.258 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 Rio De Janeiro to Durban?
The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to King Shaka International Airport is 9 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rio De Janeiro and Durban?
Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Durban generates about 528 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 528 kilograms equals 1 163 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Rio De Janeiro to Durban
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR).
Airport information
| Origin | Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rio De Janeiro |
| Country: | Brazil  |
| IATA Code: | GIG |
| ICAO Code: | SBGL |
| Coordinates: | 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″W |
| Destination | King Shaka International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Durban |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | DUR |
| ICAO Code: | FALE |
| Coordinates: | 29°37′0″S, 31°6′29″E |