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How far is Solwezi from Durban?

The distance between Durban (King Shaka International Airport) and Solwezi (Solwezi Airport) is 1238 miles / 1993 kilometers / 1076 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Durban (DUR) to Solwezi (SLI) is 1728 miles / 2781 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 47 minutes.

King Shaka International Airport – Solwezi Airport

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Distance from Durban to Solwezi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1238.201 miles
  • 1992.692 kilometers
  • 1075.967 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
  • 1243.054 miles
  • 2000.502 kilometers
  • 1080.185 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 Solwezi?

The estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport to Solwezi Airport is 2 hours and 50 minutes.

What is the time difference between Durban and Solwezi?

There is no time difference between Durban and Solwezi.

Flight carbon footprint between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Solwezi Airport (SLI)

On average, flying from Durban to Solwezi generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 359 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 Solwezi

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

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 Solwezi Airport
City: Solwezi
Country: Zambia Flag of Zambia
IATA Code: SLI
ICAO Code: FLSW
Coordinates: 12°10′25″S, 26°21′54″E