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How far is Bloemfontain from Durban?

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

The driving distance from Durban (DUR) to Bloemfontain (BFN) is 411 miles / 662 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 35 minutes.

King Shaka International Airport – Bram Fischer International Airport

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Distance from Durban to Bloemfontain

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Durban to Bloemfontain. 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 Durban to Bloemfontain?

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

What is the time difference between Durban and Bloemfontain?

There is no time difference between Durban and Bloemfontain.

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

On average, flying from Durban to Bloemfontain 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 Durban to Bloemfontain

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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

Airlines flying from Durban (DUR) to Bloemfontain (BFN)

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