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How far is Mombasa from Durban?

The distance between Durban (King Shaka International Airport) and Mombasa (Moi International Airport) is 1845 miles / 2969 kilometers / 1603 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Durban (DUR) to Mombasa (MBA) is 2689 miles / 4328 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 14 minutes.

King Shaka International Airport – Moi International Airport

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2969
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Distance from Durban to Mombasa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1845.141 miles
  • 2969.467 kilometers
  • 1603.384 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
  • 1852.671 miles
  • 2981.585 kilometers
  • 1609.927 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 Mombasa?

The estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport to Moi International Airport is 3 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Moi International Airport (MBA)

On average, flying from Durban to Mombasa generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 449 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 Mombasa

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

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 Moi International Airport
City: Mombasa
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: MBA
ICAO Code: HKMO
Coordinates: 4°2′5″S, 39°35′39″E