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How far is Sharjah from Durban?

The distance between Durban (King Shaka International Airport) and Sharjah (Sharjah International Airport) is 4111 miles / 6616 kilometers / 3572 nautical miles.

King Shaka International Airport – Sharjah International Airport

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Distance from Durban to Sharjah

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4110.692 miles
  • 6615.518 kilometers
  • 3572.094 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
  • 4126.721 miles
  • 6641.313 kilometers
  • 3586.022 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 Sharjah?

The estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport to Sharjah International Airport is 8 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)

On average, flying from Durban to Sharjah generates about 470 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 470 kilograms equals 1 037 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Durban to Sharjah

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

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 Sharjah International Airport
City: Sharjah
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: SHJ
ICAO Code: OMSJ
Coordinates: 25°19′42″N, 55°31′1″E