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How far is Durban from East London?

The distance between East London (East London Airport) and Durban (King Shaka International Airport) is 305 miles / 491 kilometers / 265 nautical miles.

The driving distance from East London (ELS) to Durban (DUR) is 432 miles / 695 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 21 minutes.

East London Airport – King Shaka International Airport

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Distance from East London to Durban

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 305.189 miles
  • 491.154 kilometers
  • 265.202 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
  • 305.465 miles
  • 491.598 kilometers
  • 265.442 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 East London to Durban?

The estimated flight time from East London Airport to King Shaka International Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.

What is the time difference between East London and Durban?

There is no time difference between East London and Durban.

Flight carbon footprint between East London Airport (ELS) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR)

On average, flying from East London to Durban generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 154 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from East London to Durban

See the map of the shortest flight path between East London Airport (ELS) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR).

Airport information

Origin East London Airport
City: East London
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: ELS
ICAO Code: FAEL
Coordinates: 33°2′8″S, 27°49′33″E
Destination 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

Airlines flying from East London (ELS) to Durban (DUR)

South African Airways