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How far is Johannesburg from Durban?

The distance between Durban (King Shaka International Airport) and Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) is 320 miles / 514 kilometers / 278 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Durban (DUR) to Johannesburg (HLA) is 393 miles / 633 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 19 minutes.

King Shaka International Airport – Lanseria International Airport

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Distance from Durban to Johannesburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 319.537 miles
  • 514.244 kilometers
  • 277.670 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
  • 320.005 miles
  • 514.998 kilometers
  • 278.077 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 Johannesburg?

The estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport to Lanseria International Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.

What is the time difference between Durban and Johannesburg?

There is no time difference between Durban and Johannesburg.

Flight carbon footprint between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA)

On average, flying from Durban to Johannesburg generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 159 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 Johannesburg

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

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 Lanseria International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: HLA
ICAO Code: FALA
Coordinates: 25°56′18″S, 27°55′33″E