How far is Durban from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Durban (King Shaka International Airport) is 8407 miles / 13530 kilometers / 7306 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International Airport – King Shaka International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Durban
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Durban. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8407.313 miles
- 13530.258 kilometers
- 7305.755 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- 8410.641 miles
- 13535.615 kilometers
- 7308.647 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 Washington D.C. to Durban?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to King Shaka International Airport is 16 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Durban?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Durban generates about 1 058 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 058 kilograms equals 2 333 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Durban
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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 |