Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Bamburi from Durban?

The distance between Durban (King Shaka International Airport) and Bamburi (Bamburi Airport) is 1851 miles / 2979 kilometers / 1609 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Durban (DUR) to Bamburi (BMQ) is 2683 miles / 4318 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 7 minutes.

King Shaka International Airport – Bamburi Airport

Distance arrow
1851
Miles
Distance arrow
2979
Kilometers
Distance arrow
1609
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Durban to Bamburi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1851.336 miles
  • 2979.437 kilometers
  • 1608.767 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
  • 1858.868 miles
  • 2991.559 kilometers
  • 1615.312 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 Bamburi?

The estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport to Bamburi Airport is 4 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Bamburi Airport (BMQ)

On average, flying from Durban to Bamburi generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 450 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 Bamburi

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

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 Bamburi Airport
City: Bamburi
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: BMQ
ICAO Code: HKBM
Coordinates: 3°58′54″S, 39°43′50″E