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How far is Durban from Dubai?

The distance between Dubai (Dubai International Airport) and Durban (King Shaka International Airport) is 4102 miles / 6601 kilometers / 3565 nautical miles.

Dubai International Airport – King Shaka International Airport

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Distance from Dubai to Durban

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4101.962 miles
  • 6601.468 kilometers
  • 3564.508 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
  • 4117.994 miles
  • 6627.269 kilometers
  • 3578.439 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 Dubai to Durban?

The estimated flight time from Dubai International Airport to King Shaka International Airport is 8 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR)

On average, flying from Dubai to Durban generates about 469 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 469 kilograms equals 1 034 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Dubai to Durban

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

Airport information

Origin Dubai International Airport
City: Dubai
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: DXB
ICAO Code: OMDB
Coordinates: 25°15′10″N, 55°21′51″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

Airlines flying from Dubai (DXB) to Durban (DUR)

Emirates
South African Airways