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How far is Francistown from Durban?

The distance between Durban (King Shaka International Airport) and Francistown (Francistown Airport) is 625 miles / 1006 kilometers / 543 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Durban (DUR) to Francistown (FRW) is 813 miles / 1308 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 9 minutes.

King Shaka International Airport – Francistown Airport

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Distance from Durban to Francistown

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 624.790 miles
  • 1005.503 kilometers
  • 542.928 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
  • 626.681 miles
  • 1008.545 kilometers
  • 544.571 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 Francistown?

The estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport to Francistown Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes.

What is the time difference between Durban and Francistown?

There is no time difference between Durban and Francistown.

Flight carbon footprint between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Francistown Airport (FRW)

On average, flying from Durban to Francistown generates about 116 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 116 kilograms equals 255 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 Francistown

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

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 Francistown Airport
City: Francistown
Country: Botswana Flag of Botswana
IATA Code: FRW
ICAO Code: FBFT
Coordinates: 21°9′34″S, 27°28′28″E