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How far is Ras Al Khaimah from Durban?

The distance between Durban (King Shaka International Airport) and Ras Al Khaimah (Ras Al Khaimah International Airport) is 4140 miles / 6662 kilometers / 3597 nautical miles.

King Shaka International Airport – Ras Al Khaimah International Airport

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3597
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Distance from Durban to Ras Al Khaimah

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4139.563 miles
  • 6661.981 kilometers
  • 3597.182 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
  • 4155.604 miles
  • 6687.796 kilometers
  • 3611.121 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 Ras Al Khaimah?

The estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport is 8 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT)

On average, flying from Durban to Ras Al Khaimah generates about 474 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 474 kilograms equals 1 045 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Durban to Ras Al Khaimah

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT).

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 Ras Al Khaimah International Airport
City: Ras Al Khaimah
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: RKT
ICAO Code: OMRK
Coordinates: 25°36′48″N, 55°56′19″E