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How far is Durban from Umtata?

The distance between Umtata (Mthatha Airport) and Durban (King Shaka International Airport) is 197 miles / 317 kilometers / 171 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Umtata (UTT) to Durban (DUR) is 293 miles / 471 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 35 minutes.

Mthatha Airport – King Shaka International Airport

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Distance from Umtata to Durban

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 196.822 miles
  • 316.755 kilometers
  • 171.034 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
  • 196.881 miles
  • 316.849 kilometers
  • 171.085 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 Umtata to Durban?

The estimated flight time from Mthatha Airport to King Shaka International Airport is 52 minutes.

What is the time difference between Umtata and Durban?

There is no time difference between Umtata and Durban.

Flight carbon footprint between Mthatha Airport (UTT) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR)

On average, flying from Umtata to Durban generates about 54 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 54 kilograms equals 119 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Umtata to Durban

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

Airport information

Origin Mthatha Airport
City: Umtata
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: UTT
ICAO Code: FAUT
Coordinates: 31°32′52″S, 28°40′27″E
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