Distance from Durban to Addis Ababa
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How far is Durban from Addis Ababa?
Durban (South Africa) and Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) are very far apart: 4,381 km in a straight line, that is 2,722 miles or 2,366 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Durban to Addis Ababa is 5,820 km (3,617 miles), about 74 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.
From Durban, Addis Ababa lies to the north (initial bearing 12°). The route crosses from South Africa into Ethiopia. The halfway point is at -10.4395°, 35.1388°.
A direct flight would take about 5 h 59 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
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- Addis Ababa – Khartoum 991 km
- Addis Ababa – Omdurman 1,002 km
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- Addis Ababa – Mecca 1,384 km
- Addis Ababa – Jeddah 1,387 km
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Durban from Addis Ababa?
By road it is 5,820 km (3,617 miles) from Durban to Addis Ababa; in a straight line it is 4,381 km (2,722 miles).
How long is the drive from Durban to Addis Ababa?
About 74 h 25 min on the fastest route (5,820 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Addis Ababa from Durban?
Addis Ababa is to the north of Durban, at an initial bearing of 12°.
How long is the flight from Durban to Addis Ababa?
A direct flight would take about 5 h 59 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.