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How far is Durban from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Durban (King Shaka International Airport) is 7275 miles / 11709 kilometers / 6322 nautical miles.

Beijing Capital International Airport – King Shaka International Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Durban

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7275.380 miles
  • 11708.589 kilometers
  • 6322.132 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
  • 7283.168 miles
  • 11721.122 kilometers
  • 6328.900 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 Beijing to Durban?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to King Shaka International Airport is 14 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR)

On average, flying from Beijing to Durban generates about 894 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 894 kilograms equals 1 971 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Durban

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Capital International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PEK
ICAO Code: ZBAA
Coordinates: 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″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