How far is Durban from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Durban (King Shaka International Airport) is 9259 miles / 14900 kilometers / 8045 nautical miles.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – King Shaka International Airport
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Distance from Houston to Durban
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Durban. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 9258.505 miles
- 14900.119 kilometers
- 8045.421 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- 9256.823 miles
- 14897.413 kilometers
- 8043.960 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 Houston to Durban?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to King Shaka International Airport is 18 hours and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Durban?
The time difference between Houston and Durban is 8 hours. Durban is 8 hours ahead of Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
On average, flying from Houston to Durban generates about 1 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 187 kilograms equals 2 616 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Houston to Durban
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″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 |