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How far is Durban from Nelspruit?

The distance between Nelspruit (Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport) and Durban (King Shaka International Airport) is 291 miles / 469 kilometers / 253 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nelspruit (MQP) to Durban (DUR) is 399 miles / 642 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 38 minutes.

Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport – King Shaka International Airport

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Distance from Nelspruit to Durban

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 291.496 miles
  • 469.118 kilometers
  • 253.303 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
  • 292.505 miles
  • 470.741 kilometers
  • 254.180 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 Nelspruit to Durban?

The estimated flight time from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport to King Shaka International Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nelspruit and Durban?

There is no time difference between Nelspruit and Durban.

Flight carbon footprint between Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR)

On average, flying from Nelspruit to Durban generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 150 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nelspruit to Durban

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR).

Airport information

Origin Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
City: Nelspruit
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: MQP
ICAO Code: FAKN
Coordinates: 25°22′59″S, 31°6′20″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 Nelspruit (MQP) to Durban (DUR)

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