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How far is Durban from Lisbon?

The distance between Lisbon (Lisbon Airport) and Durban (King Shaka International Airport) is 5373 miles / 8648 kilometers / 4669 nautical miles.

Lisbon Airport – King Shaka International Airport

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Distance from Lisbon to Durban

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5373.481 miles
  • 8647.779 kilometers
  • 4669.427 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
  • 5389.961 miles
  • 8674.302 kilometers
  • 4683.748 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 Lisbon to Durban?

The estimated flight time from Lisbon Airport to King Shaka International Airport is 10 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lisbon Airport (LIS) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR)

On average, flying from Lisbon to Durban generates about 633 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 633 kilograms equals 1 395 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lisbon to Durban

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lisbon Airport (LIS) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR).

Airport information

Origin Lisbon Airport
City: Lisbon
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: LIS
ICAO Code: LPPT
Coordinates: 38°46′52″N, 9°8′9″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