Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Tanga from Durban?

The distance between Durban (King Shaka International Airport) and Tanga (Tanga Airport) is 1765 miles / 2841 kilometers / 1534 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Durban (DUR) to Tanga (TGT) is 2570 miles / 4136 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 36 minutes.

King Shaka International Airport – Tanga Airport

Distance arrow
1765
Miles
Distance arrow
2841
Kilometers
Distance arrow
1534
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Durban to Tanga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1765.242 miles
  • 2840.881 kilometers
  • 1533.953 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
  • 1772.420 miles
  • 2852.434 kilometers
  • 1540.191 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 Tanga?

The estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport to Tanga Airport is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Tanga Airport (TGT)

On average, flying from Durban to Tanga generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 435 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 Tanga

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

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 Tanga Airport
City: Tanga
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: TGT
ICAO Code: HTTG
Coordinates: 5°5′32″S, 39°4′16″E