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Distance from Chittagong to Durban

Straight line

8,699 km
5,405 mi · 4,697 NM

By road

2,963 km
1,841 mi

Travel time

36 h 32 min
flight ≈ 11 h 22 min

Direction

SW 231°
initial bearing

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How far is Chittagong from Durban?

Chittagong (Bangladesh) and Durban (South Africa) are very far apart: 8,699 km in a straight line, that is 5,405 miles or 4,697 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chittagong to Durban is 2,963 km (1,841 miles), about 36 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Chittagong, Durban lies to the south-west (initial bearing 231°). The route crosses from Bangladesh into South Africa. The halfway point is at -4.3562°, 62.5125°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 22 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Chittagong from Durban?

By road it is 2,963 km (1,841 miles) from Chittagong to Durban; in a straight line it is 8,699 km (5,405 miles).

How long is the drive from Chittagong to Durban?

About 36 h 32 min on the fastest route (2,963 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Durban from Chittagong?

Durban is to the south-west of Chittagong, at an initial bearing of 231°.

How long is the flight from Chittagong to Durban?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 22 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.