How far is Durban from Walvis Bay?
The distance between Walvis Bay (Walvis Bay Airport) and Durban (King Shaka International Airport) is 1118 miles / 1799 kilometers / 971 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Walvis Bay (WVB) to Durban (DUR) is 1493 miles / 2402 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 49 minutes.
Walvis Bay Airport – King Shaka International Airport
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Distance from Walvis Bay to Durban
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Walvis Bay to Durban. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1117.550 miles
- 1798.523 kilometers
- 971.125 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- 1116.578 miles
- 1796.958 kilometers
- 970.280 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 Walvis Bay to Durban?
The estimated flight time from Walvis Bay Airport to King Shaka International Airport is 2 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Walvis Bay and Durban?
Flight carbon footprint between Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
On average, flying from Walvis Bay to Durban generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Walvis Bay to Durban
See the map of the shortest flight path between Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR).
Airport information
| Origin | Walvis Bay Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Walvis Bay |
| Country: | Namibia  |
| IATA Code: | WVB |
| ICAO Code: | FYWB |
| Coordinates: | 22°58′47″S, 14°38′43″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 |