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How far is Durban from Manchester?

The distance between Manchester (Manchester Airport) and Durban (King Shaka International Airport) is 6054 miles / 9743 kilometers / 5261 nautical miles.

Manchester Airport – King Shaka International Airport

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Distance from Manchester to Durban

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6053.795 miles
  • 9742.638 kilometers
  • 5260.604 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
  • 6072.812 miles
  • 9773.244 kilometers
  • 5277.129 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 Manchester to Durban?

The estimated flight time from Manchester Airport to King Shaka International Airport is 11 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Manchester Airport (MAN) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR)

On average, flying from Manchester to Durban generates about 724 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 724 kilograms equals 1 596 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Manchester to Durban

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

Airport information

Origin Manchester Airport
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: MAN
ICAO Code: EGCC
Coordinates: 53°21′13″N, 2°16′29″W
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