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Distance from Bogotá to Durban

Straight line

11,726 km
7,287 mi · 6,332 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 15 h 9 min

Direction

ESE 120°
initial bearing

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How far is Bogotá from Durban?

Bogotá (Colombia) and Durban (South Africa) are very far apart: 11,726 km in a straight line, that is 7,287 miles or 6,332 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Bogotá and Durban, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Bogotá, Durban lies to the south-east (initial bearing 120°). The route crosses from Colombia into South Africa. The halfway point is at -20.1464°, -26.7101°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 9 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Bogotá from Durban?

The straight-line distance between Bogotá and Durban is 11,726 km (7,287 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Durban from Bogotá?

Durban is to the south-east of Bogotá, at an initial bearing of 120°.

How long is the flight from Bogotá to Durban?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 9 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.