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How far is Durban from Longwood?

The distance between Longwood (Saint Helena Airport) and Durban (King Shaka International Airport) is 2513 miles / 4044 kilometers / 2183 nautical miles.

Saint Helena Airport – King Shaka International Airport

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Distance from Longwood to Durban

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2512.581 miles
  • 4043.608 kilometers
  • 2183.374 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
  • 2510.504 miles
  • 4040.265 kilometers
  • 2181.569 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 Longwood to Durban?

The estimated flight time from Saint Helena Airport to King Shaka International Airport is 5 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Saint Helena Airport (HLE) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR)

On average, flying from Longwood to Durban generates about 277 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 277 kilograms equals 610 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Longwood to Durban

See the map of the shortest flight path between Saint Helena Airport (HLE) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR).

Airport information

Origin Saint Helena Airport
City: Longwood
Country: Saint Helena Flag of Saint Helena
IATA Code: HLE
ICAO Code: FHSH
Coordinates: 15°57′33″S, 5°38′44″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