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Distance from Buenos Aires to Durban

Straight line

8,148 km
5,063 mi · 4,400 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 41 min

Direction

ESE 115°
initial bearing

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How far is Buenos Aires from Durban?

Buenos Aires (Argentina) and Durban (South Africa) are very far apart: 8,148 km in a straight line, that is 5,063 miles or 4,400 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 Buenos Aires and Durban, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Buenos Aires, Durban lies to the south-east (initial bearing 115°). The route crosses from Argentina into South Africa. The halfway point is at -41.5705°, -12.1896°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 41 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Buenos Aires from Durban?

The straight-line distance between Buenos Aires and Durban is 8,148 km (5,063 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Durban from Buenos Aires?

Durban is to the south-east of Buenos Aires, at an initial bearing of 115°.

How long is the flight from Buenos Aires to Durban?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 41 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.