How far is Durban from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Durban (King Shaka International Airport) is 5878 miles / 9459 kilometers / 5108 nautical miles.

Distance from London to Durban

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5877.649 miles
• 9459.160 kilometers
• 5107.538 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

• 5896.905 miles
• 9490.148 kilometers
• 5124.270 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 London to Durban?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to King Shaka International Airport is 11 hours and 37 minutes.

What is the time difference between London and Durban?

The time difference between London and Durban is 2 hours. Durban is 2 hours ahead of London.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR)

On average, flying from London to Durban generates about 700 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 700 kilograms equals 1 543 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Durban

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR).

Airport information

Origin	London Gatwick Airport
City:	London
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	LGW
ICAO Code:	EGKK
Coordinates:	51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″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