How far is Nairobi from Durban?
The distance between Durban (King Shaka International Airport) and Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) is 1983 miles / 3192 kilometers / 1723 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Durban (DUR) to Nairobi (NBO) is 2755 miles / 4433 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 23 minutes.
King Shaka International Airport – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
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Distance from Durban to Nairobi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Durban to Nairobi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1983.336 miles
- 3191.870 kilometers
- 1723.472 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- 1992.249 miles
- 3206.214 kilometers
- 1731.217 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 Nairobi?
The estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 4 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Durban and Nairobi?
The time difference between Durban and Nairobi is 1 hour. Nairobi is 1 hour ahead of Durban.
Flight carbon footprint between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
On average, flying from Durban to Nairobi generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 476 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 Nairobi
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
Airport information
| Origin | King Shaka International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Durban |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | DUR |
| ICAO Code: | FALE |
| Coordinates: | 29°37′0″S, 31°6′29″E |
| Destination | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | NBO |
| ICAO Code: | HKJK |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E |