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How far is Phalaborwa from Durban?

The distance between Durban (King Shaka International Airport) and Phalaborwa (Hendrik Van Eck Airport) is 391 miles / 629 kilometers / 340 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Durban (DUR) to Phalaborwa (PHW) is 531 miles / 854 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 7 minutes.

King Shaka International Airport – Hendrik Van Eck Airport

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Distance from Durban to Phalaborwa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 391.032 miles
  • 629.305 kilometers
  • 339.798 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
  • 392.424 miles
  • 631.546 kilometers
  • 341.008 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 Phalaborwa?

The estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport to Hendrik Van Eck Airport is 1 hour and 14 minutes.

What is the time difference between Durban and Phalaborwa?

There is no time difference between Durban and Phalaborwa.

Flight carbon footprint between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW)

On average, flying from Durban to Phalaborwa generates about 83 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 83 kilograms equals 182 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 Phalaborwa

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW).

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 Hendrik Van Eck Airport
City: Phalaborwa
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: PHW
ICAO Code: FAPH
Coordinates: 23°56′13″S, 31°9′19″E