How far is Durban from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Durban (King Shaka International Airport) is 1983 miles / 3192 kilometers / 1723 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Durban (DUR) is 2753 miles / 4430 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 22 minutes.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – King Shaka International Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Durban
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Durban. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1983.336 miles
- 3191.870 kilometers
- 1723.472 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- 1992.249 miles
- 3206.214 kilometers
- 1731.217 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 Nairobi to Durban?
The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to King Shaka International Airport is 4 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Durban?
The time difference between Nairobi and Durban is 1 hour. Durban is 1 hour behind Nairobi.
Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Durban generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 476 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Nairobi to Durban
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR).
Airport information
| Origin | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | NBO |
| ICAO Code: | HKJK |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E |
| 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 |