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How far is Durban from Bloemfontain?

The distance between Bloemfontain (Bram Fischer International Airport) and Durban (King Shaka International Airport) is 292 miles / 470 kilometers / 254 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bloemfontain (BFN) to Durban (DUR) is 413 miles / 664 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 39 minutes.

Bram Fischer International Airport – King Shaka International Airport

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Distance from Bloemfontain to Durban

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 292.194 miles
  • 470.241 kilometers
  • 253.910 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
  • 291.656 miles
  • 469.375 kilometers
  • 253.442 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 Bloemfontain to Durban?

The estimated flight time from Bram Fischer International Airport to King Shaka International Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.

What is the time difference between Bloemfontain and Durban?

There is no time difference between Bloemfontain and Durban.

Flight carbon footprint between Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR)

On average, flying from Bloemfontain to Durban generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 150 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bloemfontain to Durban

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR).

Airport information

Origin Bram Fischer International Airport
City: Bloemfontain
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: BFN
ICAO Code: FABL
Coordinates: 29°5′33″S, 26°18′8″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 Bloemfontain (BFN) to Durban (DUR)

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